Curiouser and Curiouser

The Never Ending Quest - Episode 97973

With no sign of a keyhole into which she could insert the golden key, and with no way of escaping from the chains that fettered her ankles, Astra decided that she might as well try reciting the strange inscription on the key. It probably wasn't a spell, and even if it was it might not do anything helpful, but what did she have to lose?

"Elwarth tula-delan forwerdesior," she said, hoping that she was pronouncing the words correctly.

She momentarily felt dizzy and then... "Curiouser and curiouser!" said Astra, for she was shrinking. Soon she was able to slip the shackles over her ankles and feet. Now that she was free of them she could try drawing a door on the wall of the cell and see if that would work.

  1. Her shrinking had stopped by now, having taken about six inches off her height.
  2. With alarm, she realised that she was still getting smaller. When she stopped, she was midget sized (though as beautiful as ever).
  3. With alarm, she realised that she was still getting smaller. When she stopped, she was doll sized.
  4. Meanwhile, Belboz found the old tome that he had been looking for. [97728]
  5. We flash back to when Belinda first decided to betray Astra.
  6. Sir Josh arrived at the Southern Caves!
  7. "Perhaps she doesn't need any more assistance to escape," Minestus mused. "You can't help admiring her." "Yes you can," Belinda replied.

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