Return me safely to my home,” the princess said, “and I shall reward you with your weight in eggs.” Loren snorted derisively. “You’re joking, right?” The woman’s eyes flitted in embarrassment. “Now wait a minute,” said Perianths. “We’re talkin’ eggs here. What sort of eggs? Ostrich eggs?” Referred made an impatient noise. “HEL! She doesn’t have any eggs! Unless they’re hidden in a very. . . Delicate place.” Referred grinned at the princess. “Tell me your eggs are hidden where I think they’re hidden.

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