_The reader may cut out the four pieces of the chart which he will
find on a page at the back of the book. Cut along the dotted lines
and endeavour to arrange the four parts so that no two castles will
appear on any straight lines. He can thus learn Bright-Wits' chance
of success._




CHAPTER III

BRIGHT-WITS LEARNS THAT HIS MARRIAGE WITH AZALIA DEPENDS ON THREE
FOUNTAINS AND THREE GATES IN THE PALACE GROUNDS


The week passed much as the first; Bright-Wits and Ablano spending the
time roaming over the palace grounds accompanied by the Princess Azalia.
Garrofat sometimes made one of their little party; while Doola would
occasionally thrust his long nose and ugly face into the circle.

On the seventh day Bright-Wits presented himself at the Audience Chamber
in response to the summons of Garrofat, who greeted him with mocking
inquiries as to the success of his map making.

Saluting him gravely Bright-Wits made reply, "Here you will find the map
in proper shape. Scant must be the brains in Parrabang when so simple a
task remained so long unaccomplished."

"All in good time," purred Garrofat, who, barely glancing at the map as