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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.
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So the Chamberlain made a speech to the Army.
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But the Army was so afraid of the Great Red Frog that they were taken
ill and could not go.
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And without saying a word to anyone, little Omolo climbed on to a
Stork's back--
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And flew off to save the Princess.
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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.
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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.
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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 wounded him. Directly the Sword touched the Frog,--
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He changed into a splendid King with a Ruby Crown. The Princess was
delighted, for, as of course you have guessed, he was the real King
of Noware.
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He thanked Omolo graciously, and, taking the Magic Sword, he changed
the little Blue Dwarf into a handsome fellow, and made him an Earl on
the spot, and gave him command of the Army.
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