L. Frank Baum,
The Emerald City of Oz — Chapter 4…
(1910)
“ I want you to march this army through an underground tunnel, which I am going to bore, to the Emerald City of Oz. When you get there I want you to conquer the Oz people, destroy them and their city, and bring all their gold and silver and precious stones back to my cavern. ”
L. Frank Baum,
The Emerald City of Oz — Chapter 4…
(1910)
“ Will you do this, General Crinkle?""No, your Majesty," replied the Nome; "for it can't be done.""Oh indeed!" exclaimed the King. Then he turned to his servants and said: "Please take General Crinkle to the torture chamber. There you will kindly slice him into thin slices. Afterward you may feed him to the seven-headed dogs." ”
L. Frank Baum,
The Emerald City of Oz — Chapter 4…
(1910)
“ Then he turned to the army. "Nomes and soldiers," said he, "you are to obey the commands of General Guph until he becomes dog-feed. Any man who fails to obey his new General will be promptly thrown away. ”
