"Will you advise me what to do, in this my hour of
misfortune?"

Clearly the small voice of the pearl made answer:

"I advise you to go to the Islands of Regos and
Coregos, where you may liberate your parents from
slavery."

"How could I do that?" exclaimed Prince Inga, amazed
at receiving such advice.

"To-night," spoke the voice of the pearl, "there will
be a storm, and in the morning a boat will strand upon
the shore. Take this boat and row to Regos and
Coregos."

"How can I, a weak boy, pull the boat so far?" he
inquired, doubting the possibility.

"The Blue Pearl will give you strength," was the
reply.

"But I may be shipwrecked and drowned, before ever I
reach Regos and Coregos," protested the boy.

"The Pink Pearl will protect you from harm," murmured
the voice, soft and low but very distinct.

"Then I shall act as you advise me," declared Inga,