Things had changed a lot in Ambloomes giant kingdom, since the trapping
Of the Yeti (back in Ambloome II). So lets indulge recapping:
Ambloomes husband Lester died, in what was claimed an accident,
Though a recent accusation came from one whod not relent.
So the queen had been removed, and Ambloome, coupled with her grieving,
Was empowered as head of state, since Nonvors role did need relieving,
Which left Lee-John, her new Viking friend, unable to pursue
His romantic interest in her; now that she faced much ado.
Well this brings us to the point, where Page boy Zellit and his client
Rode their horses past the streams and hills, proportioned for a giant.
Both were giants in a giant world, but only to Lee-John,
Who awaited their return, so their defense could be put on.
Then some mounted bandits tried to rob Queen Nonvor of her rucksack,
Which contained her wealth. Then Zellit drew his sword and swiftly struck back.
He was young, and nimble, faster than the clumsy vagabonds.
When he cut their straps, their horses bucked, and flung them into ponds.
Im in debt to you, before youve even gone to my court hearing,
Nonvor said, and he took notice of the way that she was nearing
His own horse. She leaned and kissed his cheek, and looked more like a friend
Than a monarch, as they rode again, and passed another bend.
We had best make speed, Milady, just in case another varlet
Comes to trouble you, before I turn the tables on that harlot,
Who accused you falsely in the court, which made you abdicate
Your position, which I must get back. Lets make the hearing date.
When they stopped beside a stream for water, Nonvor complimented
Zellit once again, for all hed done so far: I feel contented,
Even though weve still to face what makes me seem a helpless waif.
You are young, and yet you have a way of making me feel safe.
When they reached the palace once again, the judge was non-committal,
Said hed hear their motion, which they hoped would win her an acquittal.
Zellit questioned Wondalyn, without allowing her to stray
From the facts, and then he brought his own researches into play:
He produced a diary (written by the king), that hed located;
And he read aloud a page of long ago, which clearly stated,
That young Wondalyn, though married, had once tried to court the king.
Hed been faithful to the queen, and Wondalyn had felt a sting.
Zellit then called Lee-John to the stand. The Judge preserved some order,
In the courtroom, as Lee-John switched on a tiny earth camcorder
Hed collected, when Ambloome had left him Lesters amulet,
To convince the jury their adultery case had not been met.
It was put just near a giant microphone with amplifier,
So the miniature equipments volume could be made much higher,
And the judge required a magnifying glass, to watch the screen,
But was willing to attempt what might exonerate the queen.
Nonvor watched them all in action, and her daughter was admiring
How the Page boy and the Man from Earth were cleverly conspiring
To prove the truth, that Wondalyn took pictures to mislead.
(But the case concludes in Ambloome X. Dont miss the chance to read.)
Giantess World
