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Need oiling, don't you?" asked the Cowardly Lion, peering anxiously at him
through the gloom.
"
Joints in my armor a bit rusty," puffed Sir Hokus, easing one foot and then
the other. "Ah, had I my good horse!" He expressively waved a piece of the
giant's button at which he had been nibbling.
"Better climb up behind Dorothy," advised the Cowardly Lion, but Sir Hokus
shook his head, for he knew the lion was tired, too.
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I'll manage famously. This very night I may find me a steed!"
How?" asked the lion with a yawn.
If I sleep beneath these trees, I may have a Knight mare," chuckled Sir
Hokus triumphantly.
"
Br-rrr!" roared the Cowardly Lion while Dorothy clapped her hands. But
they were not to sleep beneath the trees after all, for a sudden turn in the
road brought them right to the gates of another city. They knew it must be a
city because a huge, lighted sign hung over the gate.
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Fix City," read Dorothy. "What a funny name!"
Maybe they can fix us up," rumbled the lion, winking at Sir Hokus.
Perchance we shall hear news of the valiant Scarecrow!" cried the Knight,
and limping forward he thumped on the gate with his mailed fist. Dorothy
and the Cowardly Lion pressed close behind him and waited impatiently for
someone to open the gate.
A bell rang loud back in the town. The next instant, the gates flew open so
suddenly that the three adventurers were flung violently on their faces.
"
Out upon them!" blustered Sir Hokus, getting up stiffly and running to help
Dorothy. "What way is this to welcome strangers?" He pulled the little girl
hastily to her feet, then they all ran forward, for the gates were swinging
shut again.
It was almost as light as day, for lanterns were everywhere, but strangely
enough they seemed to dart about like huge fireflies, and Dorothy ducked
involuntarily as a red one bobbed down almost in her face. Then she gasped
in real earnest and caught hold of Sir Hokus.
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