arrived at the Palace. He was quite breathless.

His name was Omolo, and he told the King that when he and the young Princess (he was the Princess's page) were about twenty miles from the Palace, a Great Red Frog suddenly confronted them, put the soldiers to flight, and carried off the Princess.

The King flew into a rage, and rushed out of the room declaring that he would go to war with the King of the Frogs.

So the Chamberlain made a speech to the Army.

But the Army was so afraid of the Great Red Frog that they were taken ill and could not go.

And without saying a word to anyone, little Omolo climbed on to a Stork's back—

And flew off to save the Princess.

Now the Stork had a friend, a very wise Owl, to whom they went for advice. The Owl put on his glasses and a very grave voice. He told Omolo where he would find a Magic Sword, and also where the King of the Frogs lived.

Then, after thanking the Owl, they went on again and finally found the King Frog at home; but Omolo was rather surprised to see the Princess taking afternoon tea with him, and not frightened in the least.

When she saw Omolo, she clapped her hands with delight, but before she could say a word, he attacked the King of the Frogs with his Magic Sword and