Twenty-Three:

In the meantime, the Mudds returned home with Brian's... guests.

"She said send the boy first?" said Brian. "She who? Send me where? Easter Island?"

"Easter Island is where Amelia Earhart lives," said Mimbleshaw.

"Is her co-pilot the Easter Bunny?" said Spot.

"Its Majesty Spot's castle resides on Manchego Island," said Mimbleshaw. "In the Bermuda Triangle."

"Who said to send me first?" said Brian. "Who said I'm even going anywhere?"

"Why, the castle witch, of course," said Mimbleshaw.

"Witch?" said Brian. "Of course your castle has a witch. Why did she say I have to go first? Why does she care who I am?"

"The castle is not mine," said Mimbleshaw. "Castle Manchego is the new king's castle now. On Manchego Island. And I have no idea why Eliza asked for you first. But try to not let her eat you. Your Majesty, please send the boy before he asks more tiresome questions."

"Monsieur le Brian into the bag," said Spot.

"Don't let her eat me?" said Brian. "What is it with—"