She know, however, second powder had destroyed all her power to work magic, and seeking revenged Scarecrow friends she at once began to mumble charm so terrible in its effect destroyed half the population of Jinxland -- had it worked But it work at all, amazement of old Blinkie And the Scarecrow noticed what the little witch was trying , and said to her:

"Go home, Blinkie, and behave yourself no longer witch, but an ordinary old woman, and since powerless more evil I advise you some good Believe me, more fun to accomplish good act than an evil one, discover when once tried it "

But Blinkie was moment filled with grief and chagrin at losing her magic powers She started away toward her home, sobbing and bewailing her fate, and not one who saw her go was at all sorry for her

Chapter Twenty

Queen Gloria

Next morning the Scarecrow called upon all the courtiers people to assemble throne room castle, where room enough for all that were able to attend They found the straw man seated velvet cushions throne, King's glittering crown still upon his stuffed head On one side throne, in lower chair, sat Gloria, looking radiantly beautiful and fresh as new-blown rose other side sat Pon, the gardener's boy, still dressed old smock frock and looking sad and solemn; for Pon make himself believe that so splendid Princess would condescend to love him when she had come to her own and was seated upon throne Trot and Cap'n Bill sat feet Scarecrow and were much interested proceedings Button-Bright had lost himself before breakfast, but came throne room ceremonies were over Back throne stood row great Orks, with their leader center, entrance palace was guarded by more Orks, who were regarded with wonder and awe

When all were assembled, the Scarecrow stood up and made speech how Gloria's father, the good King Kynd, who had once ruled them and been loved by everyone, destroyed by King Phearce, the father of Pon, and how King Phearce destroyed by King Krewl This last King bad ruler, knew , Scarecrow declared in all Jinxland who had the right to sit throne was Princess Gloria, the daughter of King Kynd

"But," he added, " , stranger, who shall rule you decide for yourselves, or content So choose now who shall be your future ruler "

all shouted: "The Scarecrow ! The Scarecrow shall rule us ! "

Which proved stuffed man had made himself very popular by his conquest of King Krewl, people thought like him for their King But the Scarecrow shook his head so vigorously became loose, and Trot had to pin it firmly body again

"No," said he, "I belong Land of Oz, where the humble servant lovely girl who rules us all -- the royal Ozma choose one of your own inhabitants to rule over Jinxland Who shall it be ? "

They hesitated for moment, and some few cried: "Pon ! " but many more shouted: "Gloria ! "

So the Scarecrow took Gloria's hand and led her throne, where he first seated her and then took the glittering crown off his own head and placed it upon that young lady, where it nestled prettily amongst her soft curls The people cheered and shouted then, kneeling before their new Queen; but Gloria leaned down and took Pon's hand in both her own and raised him seat beside her

" both King and Queen to care and to protect you, my dear subjects," she said in sweet voice, while her face glowed with happiness; "for Pon was King's son before he became gardener's boy, and because I love him he my Royal Consort "

That pleased them all, especially Pon, who realized most important moment life Trot and Button-Bright and Cap'n Will all congratulated him on winning the beautiful Gloria; but the Ork sneezed twice and said that opinion the young lady done better

Then the Scarecrow ordered the guards to bring wicked Krewl, King no longer, and when he appeared, loaded with chains and dressed in fustian, the people hissed him and drew back as he passed so their garments touch him

Krewl was not haughty or overbearing any more; contrary very meek and in great fear fate his conquerors had in store for him But Gloria and Pon were too happy revengeful and so they offered to appoint Krewl position of gardener's boy castle, Pon having resigned King But they said promise to reform his wicked ways and his duty faithfully, and change his name from Krewl to Grewl All this the man eagerly promised , and so when Pon retired to room castle on princely raiment, the old brown smock he had formerly worn was given to Grewl, who then went out garden to water the roses

The remainder famous day, long remembered in Jinxland, was given over to feasting and merrymaking evening grand dance courtyard, where the brass band played new piece of music called the "Ork Trot" dedicated to "Our Glorious Gloria, the Queen "

While the Queen and Pon were leading this dance, and all the Jinxland people were having , the strangers were gathered in group park outside the castle Cap'n Bill, Trot, Button-Bright Scarecrow were there, and so was their old friend the Ork; but of all the great flock of Orks which had assisted conquest but three remained in Jinxland, besides their leader, the others having returned own country Gloria was crowned Queen young Ork who had accompanied them in their adventures Cap'n Bill said:

"You've surely been friend in need, and we're mighty grateful for helping us I grasshopper yet hadn't been , an' remark that bein' grasshopper isn't much fun "

" hadn't been , friend Ork," said the Scarecrow, " have conquered King Krewl "

"No," agreed Trot, "you'd just heap of ashes "

And I lost yet," added Button-Bright "Much obliged, Mr Ork "

"Oh, that's all right," replied the Ork "Friends must stand together, , or they wouldn't be friends But now leave you and be off to my own country, where there's going surprise party on my uncle, and I've promised to attend it "

"Dear me," said the Scarecrow, regretfully " very unfortunate "

"Why so ? " asked the Ork

"I hoped consent to carry us over those mountains, Land of Oz My mission now finished and back Emerald City "

"How did you cross the mountains before ? " inquired the Ork

"I scaled the cliffs of rope, and crossed the Great Gulf on strand of spider web return same manner, but it hard journey -- and perhaps an impossible one -- for Trot and Button- Bright and Cap'n Bill So that had the time you and your people would carry us over the mountains and land us all safely other side, Land of Oz "

The Ork thoughtfully considered the matter for while Then :

"I mustn't break my promise present surprise party; but, tell me, could you go to Oz to- night ? "

"What, now ? " exclaimed Trot

" fine moonlight night," said the Ork, "and I've found in my experience that there's no time so good as right away The fact is," he explained, "it's long journey to Orkland and I and my cousins here are all rather tired by our day's work But start now, and be content to allow us to carry you over the mountains and dump you other side, just say the word and -- off we go ! "

Cap'n Bill and Trot looked at one another questioningly The little girl was eager to visit the famous fairyland of Oz old sailor had endured such hardships in Jinxland that out of it

"It's rather impolite of us not good-bye new King and Queen," remarked the Scarecrow, "but I'm sure they're too happy to miss us, and I assure you much easier to fly backs Orks over those steep mountains than to climb them as "

"All right; let's go ! " Trot decided "But where's Button-Bright ? "

Just important moment Button-Bright was lost again, all scattered in search of him He standing beside them just before, but his friends had an exciting hunt for him finally discovered the boy seated members band, beating the end bass drum bone of turkey-leg that he had taken table banquet room

"Hello, Trot," , looking up little girl when she found him " first chance I ever had to pound drum with reg'lar drum stick And I ate all the meat off the bone myself "

"Come quick We're going Land of Oz "

"Oh, what's the hurry ? " said Button-Bright; but she seized his arm and dragged him away park, where the others were waiting

Trot climbed back of her old friend, the Ork leader, others took their seats backs three cousins all were placed and clinging skinny necks creatures, the revolving tails began to whirl and up rose the four monster Orks and sailed away toward the mountains They were so high air that passed the crest highest peak it seemed far below them No sooner were they well across the barrier Orks swooped downward and landed their passengers ground

"Here , safe Land of Oz ! " cried the Scarecrow joyfully