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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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