Tell
the Blue people we are to throw open the gates and welcome the
Pinkies to the City, where everybody will join in a grand
celebration. And jus' as soon as you've spread the news an' got the
bands tuned up and the soldiers ready to march, you let us know, and
we'll head the procession."
"Your Microscopic Majesty shall be obeyed," said the Captain, and
went away to carry out these commands.
TROT CELEBRATES THE VICTORY
CHAPTER 26
The Blue people were by this time dazed with wonder at all the
events that had transpired that eventful day, but they still had wit
enough to be glad the war was over, for in war someone is likely to
get hurt, and it is foolish to take such chances when one can remain
quietly at home. The Blues did not especially admire the Pinkies,
but it was easier to entertain them than to fight them, and above
all, the Blueskins were greatly rejoiced that their wicked Boolooroo
had been conquered and could no longer abuse them. So they were
quite willing to obey the orders of their girl Queen and in a short
time the blasts of trumpets and roll of drums and clashing of
cymbals told Trot and Cap'n Bill that the Blue Bands had assembled
before the palace.
So they went down and found that a great crowd of people had
gathered, and these cheered Trot with much enthusiasm--which was
very different from the scowls and surly looks with which they had
formerly greeted their strange visitors from the Earth.
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