Part One - Humphrey's
Quest
The Chronicles of Clarazel
by Hazel Goodman
Part One - Humphrey's
Quest
Page Six
| He turned around, Ouff followed, And they safely made their way Straight back across the Nowhere Plains, |
| Into Forever Land again, Back to the light of day. |
| When safe outside the Danger Zone, Ouff sat down on the ground. He looked at Humphrey with a grin |
| And rubbed his warty, hairy chin, Then said "I'm glad I'm found" |
| Humphrey turned to Ouff and said "That place is just for fools. You see the DANGER sign up there? |
| It means STAY CLEAR, LOOK OUT, BEWARE! What did you learn in school?!" |
| "We didn't have a school" said Ouff. "I never learned to read, Or how to add up sums or write, |
| I don't think I'm very bright, But I'm very strong indeed!" |
| "What nonsense," Humphrey chuckled. "It's simple when you try. If you can learn the A,B,C, |
| The rest of it comes easily. I'll help you by and by." |
| "But I must make our rescue call." He lifted up the Shell And held it firmly in his hand. |
| A Chime rang out across the Land. "I hear!" said Clarazel. |
| For the services you've rendered I have a gift to give. Take Ouff and follow on the Map |
| To where the Bridge does cross the Gap. Close by is where you'll live. |
| The Castle's yours for always. That's if you care to stay? I hope you will, for this I know, |
| This is a Land where you can grow For ever and a day." |
| Humphrey looked bewildered, Then a broad smile crossed his face. "I thank you Clarazel, my friend, |
| It seems I'm near my journey's end, I think I've found my place." |
| "Goodbye for now then, Humphrey. Take care in all you do. Be happy in you new-found Home, |
| And when you need, take time to roam - You'll find folk welcome you." |
| The Magic Shell grew silent. And Humphrey turned to say "Come on now Ouff, it's time to go. |
| We've leagues to travel - don't be slow - Why waste another day?!" |
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copyright © Hazel Goodman 1987 - 2007 |
| ...and here ends the first part of Humphrey's Quest... |
| Forever Land awaits with even more Adventures, more Quests and many weird and wonderful |
| Folk to meet and greet. Come back again for another Preview. |
| email the Author with your comments here: hazel@a-story-to-be-told.co.uk |