King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow (Video Game 1992) - Bill Ratner as Narrator

Narrator : Alexander holds the rabbit's foot out for the gnome with the huge hands.

Trilly Dilly : [after Alexander holds out a lucky rabbit's foot] Be all you mad? What aileth thee? / A bunny can't trill merrily! / A hare does not at all taste sweet! / A rabbit here is all we greet.

Narrator : Despite his fear, Alexander summons his bravest voice to command the living gate.

Prince Alexander : I would pass, Gate. I have business with your master.

Gate : My master and thine, human! I would be pleased to introduce thee! Only step forward and thou shalt meet him shortly.

Prince Alexander : No thank you! I come to meet the Lord of the Dead with my flesh still intact!

Gate : And why should I let you past, human, when I would much rather eat you?

Prince Alexander : I have been told that there is a way for humans to enter Death's realm. There must be something I can do, some task that will allow me to pass your doors, Gate.

Gate : Hmmm. I seem to recall something... A trick, perhaps... a test. Hmmmm. Ah, yessss... Should a human try to pass, a riddle is Gate's won't to ask.

Prince Alexander : Ahem. A riddle it is then.

Gate : And if thou wouldst fail to answer Gate, his thirsty jaws will be thy fate?

Prince Alexander : Agreed.

Gate : Listen as though it meant thy life then, human, for it surely does. My first is foremost legally. My second circles outwardly. My third leads all in victory. My fourth twice ends a nominee. My whole is this gate's only key.

Narrator : My first is foremost legally. My second circles outwardly. My third leads all in victory. My fourth twice ends a nominee. My whole is this gate's only key.

Narrator : In desperation, Alexander fixes upon the only weapon in sight.

[Alexander grabs the heavy sword and struggles to lift and swing it]

Prince Alexander : Zounds! This sword must weigh a ton!

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Heh heh heh heh heh. Good. Then you shall only fail sooner, my prince!

Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the mirror icon on Lord of the Dead] If your existence has been all that you say it has, then truth alone shall be my sword.

Narrator : [Alexander holds the magic mirror for Lord of the Dead to look at] The mirror's surface swirls with darkness for a moment, then fills with images even blacker. Reflections of despair, of wailing souls, of shackles colder and more immutable than any forged by man, of a world of thirsts that can never be quenched. Alexander feels the mirror tremble in his grasp and is glad that he cannot see its face, but the Lord of the Dead is transfixed to the mirror, to the screening of his life.

Narrator : Things long forgotten are once more uncovered: his enslavement to this throne while still a man, the years of watching misery and horror and growing ever more numb to it, the seep of his own humanity, the slow growth of a new thing altogether which became that which he is now. His is an existence that has no possibility of redemption, no end. The surrounding spirits draw away in pain. The truth is so sharp, it stabs, so intense, it sears.

Man Spirit , Woman Spirit : Gasp! Aeiii! Take it away! Make it stop!

[Then the magic mirror shatters and Lord of the Dead sheds a teardrop from his face]

Narrator : The mirror of truth cracks from the strain... And Death sheds a single, gray tear.

Lord of the Dead : Truth is, indeed, a terrible thing. I have worn this mantle for so long, I had forgotten its dreadful weight. You shall take the souls and leave, as I agreed. You have been granted a stay from this inevitable reality. I almost... envy you. Find the souls he has claimed and bring them to me.

[Then the camera pans out to the throne room and the spirits of King Caliphim and Queen Allaria floats down]

Lord of the Dead : King Caliphim and Queen Allaria, I presume. Your hero has won you a few more years of mortality. May your souls be more prepared for their rest when you return.

[Then King Caliphim and Queen Allaria are brought back to life]

Queen Allaria : Thank you my lord. I hope that they will.

Lord of the Dead : And you, man of flesh. My steed shall take the three of you back to the land of the living. Tell her where it is you wish to go.

[Then Nightmare the winged horse lands in the throne room]

Lord of the Dead : Until we meet again, then. I assure you, we WILL meet again.

Prince Alexander : No offense, my lord, but I hope that it will be many long years from now.

Lord of the Dead : It is never as long as you might wish, mortal. Now begone.

Prince Alexander : Yes my lord.

[Then Alexander, King Caliphim and Queen Allaria all get on the winged horse Nightmare and the horse takes off and flies to the Land of the Green Isles]

Narrator : Alexander hears someone coming.

[Then the five Gnome guards walks right over to Alexander]

Gnomes : Five fierce guards of the isle we be! "Watch for a foreign man," said he! With ears and nose, tongue, hands, and eyes. Its nature cannot be disguised. If it man it be, then man it dies!

Gnomes : Old Tom Trow, smell your smell. Do that which you do so well.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the string of letters in the water] Alexander picks up the object floating in the water. It appears to be a string of letters, they say, where are you going? Alexander decides to keep the odd sentence, even though it is incomplete.

Narrator : Alexander holds the flower of stench out to the gnome with the jumbo nose.

Tom Trow : [after Alexander holds out the flower of stench] Tom Trow I am, that's all I'll be / My nose knows all on land and sea / A flower of stench has washed ashore / A flower, 'tis all, and nothing more.

Narrator : Alexander winds the tin nightingale and plays it for the gnome with the monumental ears.

Grovernor : [after Alexander winds and plays the mechanical nightingale] A nose is not a way to spy! / My ears cannot be told a lie / A nightingale is all there be / No man is near, and so say me!

Narrator : Alexander holds the mint out for the gnome with the gigantic mouth.

Grump Frump : [after Alexander feeds him a mint] Grump-Frump knows a tasty treat / It matters not what others bleat! / No danger is this one so sweet!

Narrator : Alexander pours the contents of the empty-looking ink bottle over himself.

Bill Batter : [after Alexander dumps invisible ink all over himself] By all that's beauteous, fair and slightly, four morons do I sleep with nightly! / There's NOTHING THERE AT ALL I say! / Enough of this, let's now away!

Narrator : [after the five Gnome guards walks away] Alexander did it! He's fooled the guards!

[after Alexander is killed by the spike trap in the catacombs]

Narrator : Three spikes and you're out!

[after Alexander is killed by the stone archer]

Narrator : That move was slightly arrow-neous!

Narrator : [Alexander shows the phrase to the dangling participle] Alexander holds the sentence out to the creature.

Prince Alexander : This sentence seems in need of an ending, perhaps you could finish it.

Dangling Participle : Where are you going? Where are you going? Know it I do! Where are you going to? Like you I do! Go I with you?

[Then Dangling Participle crawls up inside Alexanders shirt]

Narrator : Well, that was certainly interesting. It looks like Alexander now has a passenger.

[Saladin is about to kill Alexander]

Prince Alexander : Wait! If you love your princess, you'll hear me out. The vizier is *not* what he appears to be. Cassima is in terrible danger! I have proof that this is so. For your princess's sake, you must believe me!

[hands him the letter]

Captain Saladin : Let me see that!

Narrator : Saladin reads the letter, his sword point still against Alexander's throat. Alexander watches the guard dog's noble face darken with rage.

Captain Saladin : [hands back the letter] Grr, this is treason. I'll have his throat! But how do I know this letter is not a forgery? You could have written this yourself!

Prince Alexander : But I did not! Have you no doubts of your own about Alhazred? Don't you see? All he wants is the crown! Cassima is being coerced! We must stop the wedding!

Captain Saladin : It is true. I have had my suspicions about the vizier, especially when King Caliphim and Queen Allaria died.

[sheathes his sword]

Captain Saladin : But I have seen Cassima with him several times. She appears to be quite happy, even enthusiastic. I don't believe she could love him if he truly were so wicked.

Prince Alexander : I cannot believe for a moment that she loves that snake!

Captain Saladin : A jilted lover *would* not believe it, but come. See for yourself.

[leads Alexander into the throne room]

Narrator : The captain of the guard leads Alexander into the throne room, where a ceremony seems to be in progress. Alexander feels his blood run cold at the sight.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I, Cassima, declare Abdul Alhazred as my lawful and beloved husband, and *king* of this realm...

Prince Alexander : But, Cassima, what are you saying?

Captain Saladin : Do you still claim that the princess is being forced? Perhaps it's *you* that's the danger, as the vizier has said.

Narrator : [after Alexander dies] Don't just wander Alexander, let your conscience be your guide.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the red scarf on the Minotaur] Alexander, his back inches from the fiery pit, tempts the Minotaur with the Red Queen's scarf.

Prince Alexander : Look here, you bully! Nice, bright red!

Minotaur : [growling, he roars, and preparing to charge] Red! Now you die!

Narrator : [the Minotaur rushes Alexander and falls into the fire pit] The Minotaur drops from sight amidst the consuming flames. Slowly his scream fades as well.

Prince Alexander : Have you been harmed, Lady Celeste? Are you all right?

Lady Celeste : No I am not all right! I assume you do not intend to leave me tied up on this vile monstrosity!

Prince Alexander : Err, of course not. Sorry. Let's see. If you'll give me a moment, I'll have these untied in no time.

Lady Celeste : I can't wait that long. Look, I wear a small dagger just inside my belt. It should be enough to cut the rope.

Prince Alexander : Oh. All right, I... I've got it, Lady Celeste. Here we go.

[Alexander cuts the ropes until Lady Celeste stands up from the altar]

Lady Celeste : Thank you. You may keep the dagger as a gift for saving my life.

Prince Alexander : That's very generous...

Lady Celeste : Forget it! Do you mind if we just get out of here now?

[Alexander and Lady Celeste both exit the Minotaurs lair though the door]

Narrator : Alexander is frozen at the spectacle before him, robed figures are gathered around a bonfire. Some mystical ceremony is taking place, but as to its purpose, Alexander has no clue.

Druid : We found a trespasser on the beach, Arch Druid!

Narrator : Uh-oh. Arch Druid? Now what has Alexander wandered into?

Arch Druid : This must be the foreigner we were warned about. How appropriate that he should come during our Rain Festival. Place him in the sacrificial cage!

Prince Alexander : Wait! I must rescue the princess!

Arch Druid : There's an ancient Druid saying: A man who would save others must first save himself.

Narrator : Alexander is pushed into the confining wicker cage. And the cage is swung out over the bonfire!

[Then a camera closeup shot shows Alexander getting very hot over the bonfire]

Narrator : Alexander starts to feel a little warm. The bottom of the cage is getting uncomfortably hot. This cage is really hot! Fire in the cage!

[Alexander pulls out Beautys dress and puts out the fire on the cage before the dress burns up]

Narrator : Alexander pulls out Beauty's old slave clothes, desperate to beat out the flames! The flame is extinguished, but the clothes themselves burn to cinders. Alexander won't be able to keep the cage from igniting for long! The heat and movement must have jarred something... Something that Alexander's carrying is starting to jiggle around! Egad! Something's really percolating! The water in Alexander's lamp is hot! It's just about... BOILING!

[Then Alexander is shocked to see his lamp boiling that smoke bellows in his face]

Narrator : Alexander feels a drop. It starts to rain!

[Then it rains hard]

Arch Druid : That man is a powerful nature wizard! By the sacred oak, let him down!

[Alexander dies after being tricked into eating nightshade berries]

Narrator : And then there's some land I have for sale in the death bogs of Tamir...

Prince Alexander : [after clicking rotten tomato icon on bump on a log] I thought this might come in handy the next time your brother starts picking on you.

Bump-on-a-log : Ah ha! Finally! Old bump on a log's not so defenseless, Is he!

Rotten Tomato : Hey! Hey! What are you doing there? Watch the pulp will you!

Stick-in-the-mud : Now Bumpy! Remember all I've given you!

Bump-on-a-log : The only thing you've ever given me is mud! Take this!

Rotten Tomato : No! Not into the swamp!

[Bump on a log throws rotten tomato at Stick in the mud and they both chuck swamp ooze at bump on a log]

Bump-on-a-log : Hey! Okay! I give up! Geez, sorry!

Stick-in-the-mud : Well, I guess it's not very pleasant having things thrown at you. I'm sorry.

Bump-on-a-log : You mean it? Really? Brother?

Stick-in-the-mud : Brother!

Narrator : Stick in the mud and Bump on a log, exhausted from the battle immediately doze off into naps, Rotten Tomato being equally lazy, decides to join them.

[3 of them all yawn and then fall asleep]

Narrator : No one is likely to listen to Alexander during all the commotion.

Narrator : Long ago, in the castle of a kingdom called Daventry...

Queen Valanice : Alexander here you are. Oh you're still not thinking about Cassima are you?

Prince Alexander : Hmm. I suppose I am.

Queen Valanice : Son it's been months, You've got to pull yourself together. After all you've only met her that once.

Prince Alexander : I know.

Queen Valanice : Have you discovered anything about the land of the Green Isles.

Prince Alexander : No. No ones even heard of it. Its like she just vanished.

Queen Valanice : I wish I could help. Please try to think about something else dear.

Prince Alexander : I'll try mother.

Narrator : [Repeated line] Alexander pulls out his magic map.

Narrator : Thinking of Cassima, Alexander decides to leaf through one of the volumes of love poetry. He reads Thy hair, thy lips, thy beauteous face, And all thy studied female grace, Have won for thee anon a place, Within this broken breast. Not bad, and another. Upon the shore the lilies bend, Untouched by worldly care. Where shadow they her earthly bed, Oh, that she were not there! Yikes! And another. What was it when I looked at you? What power has chained me through and through? And binds my heart with links so tight, I can not live without the sight of you? What nameless thing has captured me? And made me powerless to flee? What thing is it without a name, That brings my mind e'er back the same to thee? The name of 'love' cannot apply, Its commonness does not decry, The haunted, hunted, painful cry that my heart makes for you, That e'er my soul eternal makes for you.

Prince Alexander : Hmm... A little close to home that one.

Narrator : Alexander returns the love poem book to the shelf.

[One of the pages falls out of the book]

Narrator : [Repeated line] Alexander feels a strange pulling sensation.

Narrator : Alexander picks up the book from the small table.

Ali : Oh yes. Please take that book. You have my most humble thanks for doing so good sir.

Prince Alexander : Really? Thanks.

Bay : [Alexander hides behind a pillar and the two guard dogs Bay and Wolf show up in the halls and they both stop] If you didn't have the brain of a cat Wolf, you'd have known that mechanical nightingale wasn't Cassima's nightingale.

Wolf : I was all first day on patrol. But you wanted to show the thing to Saladin.

Bay : Well, at least the captain wasn't too mad. He's a good honest dog, Saladin is.

Wolf : I err... Wish the same could be said for our...

Bay : Hush! Do you want to be dazzled you fool!

Narrator : Somewhere nearby, a door opens.

Bay : Ahem. Greetings Shamir sir.

Narrator : A petulant voice snaps a response at the guards.

Shamir Shamazel : The wedding is about to begin! Make sure everything is secure!

Bay : Yes sir!

Narrator : Footsteps retreat down the hall towards the back hallway. Alexander hears the distant sounds of chains rattling. A door opens, there's a small commotion and a woman's sharp cry.

Prince Alexander : Cassima!

Narrator : Gradually the sounds fade away off to the east. All is silent.

Bay : If it weren't for him being the Wiziers page and all, I'd have something to say about that. Grr... Wonder where he's taking her? The wedding's the other way.

Wolf : You never know with that one. He's always showing up when he shouldn't be and where he oughtn't. Let's go check it out.

[the guard dogs walk off down the hallways]

Narrator : The guard dogs seem to be stopped at the back hallway.

[Then Alexander comes out of his hiding place]

Narrator : Alexander suddenly gets a very sneaky idea.

Prince Alexander : I can't go on anymore! Without Cassima, I'd just rather not live!

Pawnshop Owner : Prince Alex no!

Prince Alexander : It's true! The Vizier has beaten me! I give up! Poison is my last resort!

Pawnshop Owner : Stop!

[Alexander drinks the drink me bottle]

Prince Alexander : I am... no... more...

[Alexander collapses on the ground and the Pawnshop Owner runs over to Alexander]

Pawnshop Owner : Oh what a waste, the poor young fool.

Shamir Shamazel : He's dead! He's dead! Wait until Abdul hears, he'll be so pleased!

[Shamir walks out of the shop]

Narrator : Alexander would look pretty silly diving for that rabbit. There's no way he could catch it.

Narrator : Alexander awakens, to find himself on unfamiliar beach. For a moment, he is too dazed to remember how he got here.

[Alexander stands up on the beach]

Narrator : Then, he does remember, the shipwreck, the sea. Just as he had seen his men safely into the lifeboats, a gigantic wave picked him up and tossed him overboard into the churning sea. That was the last he'd seen of his crew. Debris from the shipwreck is scattered along the shore. But of the lifeboats and his men, there is thankfully no trace. He can only hope and pray, that the lifeboats survived the currents, and that his men, made their way safely back to Daventry.

Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the ring icon on the Pawnshop Owner] Would you be willing to take my family ring in exchange for the magic map?

Pawnshop Owner : Daventry? Are you a king then?

Prince Alexander : No. That's my father King Graham, I'm just Alexander.

Pawnshop Owner : Well Prince Alex, she is a beautiful ring, are you sure you can part with such a unique family heirloom?

Prince Alexander : The ring does mean a lot to me, I didn't always have a family you know, still, it is only gold. There are more important things at stake now.

Pawnshop Owner : Then you now own a magic map Prince Alex, I will keep your ring out of sight for a few days. If you find anything else of great value in your travels, you can come back for your ring, I would hate to see it melted down for gold. Ahh, and a warning about the map, it will only operate when you are out in the open and within sight of the sea, the limitation has something to do with the teleport spell ingredients. You might try the beach.

Prince Alexander : Thank you, you are very kind, and I'll remember about the map.

[Alexander takes the magic map off the counter]

Narrator : Suddenly, the old man in the concealing cloak sneaks past Alexander, and with a sneaky dart of his hand, steals a mint from the candy jar. The old man stuffs the mint into his mouth, and wobbles unsteadily out of the pawn shop.

Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the rose icon on Beauty] Pardon me maid. I hope you don't think me forward, but I see that you like roses. I thought you might, perhaps, like a fresh white rose?

Narrator : Alexander can see the conflict in the girls pretty face, as she fights between her distrust of him and her desire for the white rose, the rose wins.

[Alexander gives Beauty the white rose and she smells it]

Beauty : Oh I shouldn't sir, but it is so lovely, I've never seen a rose of white, it looks so pale and delicate, wherever did you find one of such a color?

Prince Alexander : There are many hedges of them on the Isle of the Beast. And they grow together like magic.

Beauty : Oh truly? What an adventure that must be to see them, but I should not speak so, especially to a stranger. Thank you for the rose though, kind sir.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the beast ring icon on Beauty] Alexander has a thought about the serving girl, he decides to bring up the subject of Beast with her.

Prince Alexander : Let me tell you about the place where the white roses grow, the Isle of the Beast is an enchanted place, there's a path running through a deep forest. The path crosses three magic blockades, set to keep all visitors away. At the center lives a tremendous Beast.

Beauty : Really? Magic blockades? How exciting! What kind of a Beast? Is it very terrifying and ferocious?

Prince Alexander : It is a Beast that walks on two legs and dresses like a prince. It speaks with a voice of a man.

Beauty : A Beast that talks and wears clothes? How is that possible? Is the Beast magic too?

Prince Alexander : Not magical, enchanted. Beast was once a prince, but a witch trapped him in the form of a Beast and set him on the island. There he lives in a castle, in the midst of a maze.

Beauty : How terrible. Imagine how lonely he must be.

Prince Alexander : It is a very lonely prospect isn't it? Oh, I have met him you see. He is indeed ferocious, but, who would not be.

Beauty : He really exists? Oh how it breaks my heart, if I could, I would tend to such a Beast. Such a Beast might find comfort in a kind face. Do you not think it so?

Prince Alexander : Oh, I think it so. I very much think it so. You would not be afraid of him?

Beauty : Afraid? Maybe at first, but how silly of me to speak so. The roses in this little yard are the only magic that I will ever see.

Prince Alexander : I could take you there, in fact, I would owe you my life if you would go. If you truly wish to go.

Beauty : You are serious? I could leave here? Oh, I have always dreamt of leaving, but to actually go, this is the only home I have ever known.

Prince Alexander : Home is a hard place to leave. Even if you're unhappy there.

Beauty : But I will go, if I can help him, I must go.

[Beauty the serving girl walks over to the gate, she opens it and exits her front yard. She walks over to Alexander]

Prince Alexander : Is there nothing you wish to take with you?

Beauty : There is, nothing.

Prince Alexander : Then take this ring, it is his. He will be pleased if you would wear it.

Beauty : Why, it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen! Thank you kindly sir.

Beauty's Stepmother : Beauty! Where do you think you're going?

Beauty : To a place where roses grow and to someone who truly needs me.

Narrator : Alexander prepares to enchant the hunters lamp with the make rain spell incantation.

Prince Alexander : Clouds of thunder, shafts of light, come and sup with me tonight. Waters three have I for tea, brew a tempest now for me.

[Alexander waves his hand around the oil lamp until it glows in his hand]

Narrator : The lamp in Alexanders hand, gives a little perk, he hopes the spell works, despite his makeshift teapot.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the scythe icon on the rose hedges] Alexander wields the scythe, determined to get past the magical rose hedges.

Narrator : The leaves fly as Alexander tries to cut the branches faster than they can grow back together.

[Alexander continues to chop down the branches with his scythe]

Narrator : He sees light!

[Alexander finishes cutting them down]

Narrator : He's through!

[Alexander walks into Beasts garden]

Narrator : And burn a perfectly good hand?

Prince Alexander : I have this copper coin. Is it of any value to you at all?

Pawnshop Owner : Hmm most interesting. I've never seen a Daventry coin before, but it is copper genuine enough. I might even find a buyer who is interested in foreign currency. The items on the front counter are the only things in the store that I can let go for the price of one copper. You may make your choice from there.

Narrator : Alexander looks at the items on the counter to make his selection.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the toy bird icon on the nightingale] Alexander winds the mechanical nightingale and places it on the ground.

Narrator : The mechanical nightingale sings a sweet, tinny tune. The real nightingale in the tree cocks her head and listens intently. The nightingale flies to a lower branch and looks at Alexander curiously as if she were deciding that this human might not be so bad.

[Alexander picks up the toy bird and puts it away]

Prince Alexander : Hello, little nightingale. Of what do you sing?

Narrator : The nightingale only looks at Alexander curiously and continues to sing.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the ring icon on the bird] Alexander holds out his insignia ring to the nightingale, hoping she perhaps is the nightingale that Jollo spoke of, and that she might be able to take the ring to Cassima. The ring is the one thing he has that might alert Cassima to his presence on the isles. The nightingale swoops down and grabs the ring. She flies off towards the castle. Perhaps to Cassima?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : [Then a cutscene shows Princess Cassima with the Nightingale at the window] Sing Sing! What have you got in your mouth, my pretty?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : [Cassima takes the gold ring] A gold ring? Sing Sing, where did you get this? Realm of Daventry...? But this is Alexander's ring! Oh my soul, he must be here! Sing Sing, I wish you could tell me what you've seen! Is he really here, then, on this very island? Oh, if only I could leave this castle as easily as you! Take this ribbon, Sing Sing. If you know where he is, return it to him! Please be careful, Alexander. It is so dangerous, and yet... I could not wish you away.

Narrator : [Cassima gives the bird a red ribbon and the bird files back to Alexander and drops the red ribbon next to him] The little bird makes a delivery.

Narrator : It's a red velvet hair ribbon! Could it be? Could it possibly belong to Cassima herself?

Prince Alexander : Or am I merely wishing it were so sigh?

Narrator : [If the player clicks the poem page icon on the bird] Alexander holds out the love poem, hoping that the bird will deliver it to the same place she took the ring, in the chance that the receiver might truly be Cassima. The nightingale swoops down, grabs the love poem, and takes it towards the castle.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : [Then a cutscene shows Princess Cassima with the Nightingale at the window] Sing Sing, my sweet, you bring another present! Let me see! It's a poem Sing Sing!

Narrator : [Cassima takes the poem page from the bird] What was it when I looked at you? What power has chained me through and through? And binds my heart with links so tight, I cannot live without the sight of you...

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Oh Alexander! I was hoping he'd return to you! Take this to him while he waits! Hurry, my fleet one!

[Cassima gives the bird a letter and the bird flies back to Alexander and drops the note next to him]

Narrator : The little bird makes a delivery.

Prince Alexander : Listen here pond! I wish to pass!

Narrator : The pond, rather hotheadedly refuses to respond.

Narrator : [If the player clicks on the note on the ground, Alexander will pick it up] It's a note.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Dearest Alexander: I cannot believe you are here, my friend! Please, please be careful! Abdul isn't about to let anyone interfere with his plans. Watch out for Abdul's genie, Alexander, and do not do anything rash. I am not without resources, and I will prevail if I can only find some small means of defense. Do nothing to try to get to me. You must not be endangered again for my sake. Greatly in your family's debt, Cassima.

Narrator : Alexander's hand trembles as he reads the note. For the first time in his long search, he has heard her voice again, if only in writing. No words of love, only friendly concern. Friend! Is the maiden merely shy, or does she regard him only as a brother?

Narrator : Alexander snatches the scrap of parchment, curious to see what's written on it.

[Then the torn page shows the word love before the wind blows it out of Alexanders hand]

Narrator : The wind blows the scrap of paper from Alexander's hand. But, he remembers what it said well enough.

Narrator : [If the player clicks on the poem page] Alexander picks up the fallen page. It's the love poem he particularly liked. It must've fallen out of the poetry book.

Ali : I see that old volume has lost another page. You may keep it if you like sir. I have glued this stubborn thing back in place two times already!

Prince Alexander : I do rather like it. Thank you, merchant.

Narrator : Alexander rests his feet for a moment. Alexander picks up and leafs idly through a book called, The Changing Role of Court Entertainers Through the Ages. Well, that was refreshing.

Narrator : Yuck! Alexander doesn't want to put his bare hands in that oozy swamp!

Narrator : Alexander picks a head of iceberg lettuce.

Prince Alexander : Ye gads, is that cold!

Narrator : [If the player clicks the iceberg icon on the boiling pond] Hoping to cool down the boiling pond, Alexander throws in a head of iceberg lettuce. The pond's water slowly stops boiling, cooled by the ice. It still looks hot, but bearable.

Narrator : Alexander decides to brave the steaming pond.

[Alexander hops through the hot pond to the other side]

Prince Alexander : Ouch! Ow! Ooh! Ouch!

Narrator : The pond is no longer boiling, but it's hardly bath water.

Narrator : [the two doors close and locks Alexander in the room he entered] It's a trap! The doors have sealed Alexander inside! And the ceiling is coming down!

Narrator : [If the player clicks the brick icon on the wheel cogs] In a desperate move, Alexander throws a brick into the grinding gears! The brick is caught between two cogs! The gears shriek and shutter! The mechanism grinds to a halt! The ceiling is stuck!

Narrator : [Then the two doors unlock and they both open] The trap is sprung!

Narrator : Alexander politely addressees the odd looking guards at the castle doors. Hoping to learn more about his predicament.

Prince Alexander : Good day to you, guards. I was cast upon this island in a storm, and I'm a little confused about my location. Could you tell me what place this is, and who lives in this castle?

Gruff : Eh? What is that you say? A castaway? A likely story! We haven't had any foreigners in this part since Alhazred arrived!

Woof : Baa Don't be so rude, Gruff! He's not asking for any secrets. You're standing on the Isle of the Crown, lad, and this is the Castle of the Crown. The royal family resides here. Or, rather, what's left of the royal family.

Prince Alexander : The Isle of the Crown? But tell me, am I anywhere near the Land of the Green Isles?

Gruff : This is the Land of the Green Isles! The Isle of the Crown is the main island, foolish boy!

Prince Alexander : Then Princess Cassima must live in this very castle!

Woof : Aye! The princess is indeed our treasured jewel to guard and we consider it an honor!

Narrator : [If the player clicks the ring icon on the guard dogs] Alexander decides to show his royal insignia ring to the Castle of the Crown guards. With all of his papers lost in the shipwreck, it is the only possible calling card he can think of.

Prince Alexander : Good day. I'm Prince Alexander of Daventry. I'm an acquaintance of Princess Cassima, if you could inform her that I'm here please.

Gruff : Heh! So everyone says. Let me just look at that ring!

Woof : What does it say Gruff?

Gruff : Kingdom of Daventry, Prince Alexander, Sigh! Wait here while I go see what Captain Saladin thinks of this!

[the guard dog opens the gates, goes inside and brings out Captain Saladin to meet Alexander]

Narrator : The guard returns a moment later with a majestic looking creature. Captain Saladin speaks with a voice that is gentle but reflects a will of iron.

Captain Saladin : Prince Alexander of Daventry, I presume. I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with your country, but I'm sure Vizier Alhazred will want to meet you if indeed, you are a friend of the princess. Please, follow me.

[Alexander walks in the castle doors with Captain Saladin and the guard dog closes the gate]

Narrator : Alexander peers through the hole-in-the-wall and sees... Just another room in the catacombs.

[Then the scene shows the Minotaur by the tapestry opening a secret door]

Narrator : Ah ha! Not just another room at all! So that's why Alexander couldn't find the minotaur's lair! At least Alexander now knows the lair exists... somewhere in the maze on the other side of this wall! While Alexander contemplates what he's just seen, the hole-in-the-wall, frightened by the minotaur, makes a run for it. Alexander hopes the little creature finds its way home to the Isle of Wonder.

Prince Alexander : Hmmm. This tapestry looks familiar... Now let's see... I don't feel anything... AHA! A hidden latch!

[the stone door opens]

Narrator : Alexander triggers the little latch. A secret door rolls open.

Lady Celeste : [as Alexander walks into Minotaur's lair as the Minotaur is tying up Lady Celeste on the table] No! I beg of you, please don't hurt me!

Minotaur : [Growls] Your struggles are useless!

Narrator : It's the minotaur! And he's struggling with a Winged Ones girl. She must be Lady Celeste!

Prince Alexander : Excuse me! I demand the release of that maiden this instant, you fiend!

Narrator : Lady Celeste looks wildly around the room for the source of the strange voice and spots Alexander.

Lady Celeste : You there! Human! Help me! HELP!

[the Minotaur stops what he's doing and faces Alexander]

Minotaur : Growl! Who Dares enter my lair?

Prince Alexander : I ask you to release your captive or suffer the consequences!

Minotaur : ROAR! Never! You die, human!

Narrator : As the minotaur advances in attack, Alexander slowly back away... Until he can back away no more!

Minotaur : Now where to little man? Growl!

Narrator : The Winged Ones guards, bored with the pointless waiting, are startled by the sound of rock moving against rock.

[the rock moves open and out comes Lady Celeste and Alexander]

Winged One : Lady Celeste, bide thee well?

Lady Celeste : I'm quite well, thanks to the bravery of a mere human! So much for your superior intellects!

Winged One : Yes, mi lady.

Lady Celeste : Now, bring him along! I'm going home!

[Lady Celeste flies home, the crow with the golden eyes flies away crowing, the 2 winged guards fly him back to the palace]

Narrator : Alexander holds out the rose, hoping that the bird will deliver it to Cassima! The nightingale takes the rose and heads for the castle once more!

[Then a cutscene shows Princess Cassima by her window, the bird files to Cassima and she takes the white rose from the bird]

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : A white rose, how beautiful! It must be from Alexander! Sigh, how I wish that I could see him with my own eyes, but Abdul will never allow it! He only risks capture by sending me these things, dear to my heart though they are. Fly elsewhere, my pretty friend. Do not endanger Prince Alexander again by taking tokens from his hand! Forgive me, Alexander... and forget me. I cannot return your love, for I fear that I shall never leave this castle again!

[the bird flies away and the scene goes back to Alexander]

Narrator : Alexander waits in vain for Cassima's nightingale to return, but the bird does not. Could there be something wrong? Or does Cassima simply not welcome his attentions further?

Captain Saladin : You have had your hearing with Vizier Alhazred. I trust you'll respect his wishes and not return. I have been instructed not to let you into the castle again. Good day, mi lord.

Narrator : Captain Saladin whispers something to the guard dogs at the castle gate, and they nod with understanding.

[Captain Saladin goes inside the castle and the guard dog shuts the castle gate]

Narrator : Alexander has a feeling they won't be letting him into the castle again.

Prince Alexander : [If Alexander trades one of the four pawnshop items to the pawnshop owner] Would you mind if I traded this in?

Narrator : Of course, Prince Alex. Please, choose something in exchange from the items on the counter.

Narrator : Alexander looks closely at the items on the counter to make his selection.

Narrator : Alexander takes a bottle of milk from the milkweed bush.

[the dogwood tree creature barks at Alexander]

Narrator : Apparently, the dogwood tree doesn't like Alexander standing that close!

Narrator : [If the player clicks the milk icon on the baby plant tears. The other babies will cry] Alexander gives one of the baby's tears a bottle of milk. The other baby's tears seem to resent Alexander's gift, for some reason.

Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the flute icon on the shy wallflowers] May I have this dance?

Shy Wallflowers : Oh my! Tee, hee!

[Alexander plays the flute and the Snapdragons and Shy Wallflowers dance]

Narrator : Alexander stops playing the flute, but the wallflowers and snapdragons continue to dance, caught up in the music and oblivious to everything around them.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on Hole-in-the-wall] While the wallflowers dance, Alexander snatches the hole-in-the-wall!

Narrator : Zounds! Those wallflowers sure are shy, and the snapdragons are awfully protective of them! Alexander can't even get close to the wallflowers without causing quite a stir!

Narrator : Alexander solemnly speaks the incantation over the skull.

Prince Alexander : Creature of Night, to me succumb! Fire and Brimstone leave thee numb. Purity bind thee like a chain. To do what ere I now ordain!

[the horse neighs as the smoke tickles her nose]

Narrator : Night Mare flares her nostrils at the scent of the fire and brimstone.

Prince Alexander : That's it! Come on. I need passage to your homeland, fiery one!

[the winged horse walks over to Alexander]

Narrator : Unable to resist the power of the enchanted smell, Night Mare approaches Alexander. Her eyes appear glassy and sightless. In her hypnotized state, she is unaware of the human so close to her flank or of anything at all except that marvelous smell!

[Alexander climbs up on the Winged horse]

Prince Alexander : Now ride!

[Then Night Mare flies Alexander to the Realm of the Dead]

Narrator : Night Mare deposits Alexander on a strange, cold world. And some of the inhabitants don't look too friendly!

Prince Alexander : Nice bone structure.

Narrator : Thanks.

Narrator : [the spirit flies around Alexander] Apparently, Alexander's not the only one who's curious about the body on the path!

Narrator : Alexander takes the knight's black gauntlet and examines the writing on it. Flesh may cross the portal, and seek its master Death. Flesh may go where Death has trod, and challenge, like Scheherazade, He Who Reins Beneath The Sod, to spare a mortal's breath. Zounds! That sounds serious!

Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the 2 coin icon on Charon] Will these coins do as fare for passage?

Narrator : Charon accepts the fare and waves Alexander onto the boat.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the shining ring on the sand] Alexander picks up his royal insignia ring from the beach.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the wooden plank on the sand] Alexander pushes the plank to one side. A box has been partially buried under sand.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the copper coin in the box] Alexander takes the coin and leaves the ruined box where it is.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the glass dish] Alexander takes a mint.

Narrator : [If the player quickly clicks the hand icon on the white pearl] Alexander makes a grab for the pearl.

Sleepy Oyster : Hey! You fixed my mouth! It feels great! I... I...

[Then the sleepy oyster falls asleep]

Narrator : Ah! The little oyster drifts into peaceful slumber with the rest of his oyster friends.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the oil lamp] Alexander takes the old hunter's lamp from the tree.

Narrator : As Alexander continues down the path, he gets the strange feeling that he's being watched.

Shamir Shamazel : [as a gardener man] Come on over and see what I'm doing with these flowers. Never mind that stone fella on top of the gate. He won't hurt you any, he's just there to scare you.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the gray brick] Alexander picks up the brick.

Narrator : Hmmm. Alexander doesn't remember that sign being on the wall before. He decides to take a closer look.

Narrator : It's a proclamation. It reads: Citizens Rejoice! Announcing the royal wedding and coronation Vizier Abdul Alhazred and Princess Cassima. For reasons of security, the wedding will not be open to the public. Long live the new king and queen of the Land of the Green Isles! Alexander feels his stomach turn at the thought of the dread event. If he doesn't do something soon, Cassima will be another man's wife!

Narrator : Alexander crawls through the small opening in the rock.

[Alexander enters inside a dark cave]

Narrator : Alexander finds himself in a dark cave.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the tinder box icon on Alexander in a dark cave] Alexander takes the candle from his tinder box and uses the flint in the box to light it.

Winged One : Why did you tell Lord Azure you were ready and willing to face the catacombs? No one is ever ready and only a fool could be willing!

Prince Alexander : And you are far wiser, I suppose, to leave a maiden to die, to not fight this plague on your own people?

Winged One : Bravery and suicide are two different things, human! You will have a chance to renounce your choice soon enough, when you lay trembling under the Minotaur's hooves!

Prince Alexander : We shall see! Thanks for the escort.

Winged One : We only escort you to your death! May the Fates make it quick so that you do not have to scream long!

[Then the Winged One guards shoves Alexander inside the big wooden door and locks the door behind him]

Narrator : The catacombs entrance door is locked from the outside by the Winged Ones guards. It seems that leaving the catacombs by that door is not an option.

Prince Alexander : [the floor collapses under Alexander] Zounds! A trap floor!

Narrator : [Alexander falls down the trap, he lands, survives the fall and lands in a dark room] Alexander seems to have fallen to a lower level of the catacombs. Wherever he is, the place sure is dark! Alexander can't even see his hand in front of his face.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the tinder box icon on Alexander in a dark catacomb] Alexander takes the candle from his tinder box and uses the flint in the box to light it.

Prince Alexander : Aha! So that's why its dark in here! A torch is out.

[Alexander walks over to the extinguished torch and relights it]

Narrator : Alexander lights the extinguished torch and puts his tinder box away.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the peppermint leaves] Alexander takes a few leaves from the plant. As he does so, a strong smell of peppermint is released. Ah!

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the skull] Alexander picks up the skull.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the wooden shield] Alexander takes the shield from the wall.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the 2 coins on the skulls eyes] Alexander finds two coins on the skeleton's eyes. He takes the old coins.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the scythe] Alexander takes the scythe.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the coal pit] Alexander reaches into the fire pit and takes a lump of coal.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the shield icon on the stone archer] Alexander decides to pass through the gate preparing the shield just in case.

Narrator : [the archer shoots the arrow but it hits the shied and shatters it] The magic arrow completely shatters the shield! Good thing the arrow didn't hit Alexander!

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the white roses] Alexander takes a magnificent white rose from the rose hedges.

Narrator : The skeleton to the left of the path hands something to the spirits that approach the Underworld entrance.

Ticket Taker Skeleton : Ticket, please! Next!

[the spirit goes inside the gates of the underworld]

Narrator : Alexander picks up the two bones on the ground. Now what do these bones remind him of?

Prince Alexander : Ah, yes! Now I remember!

[Alexander plays a song called Dem Bones]

Narrator : The skeletons are overcome with the musical call of the bones. They begin to jiggle, then to dance!

[the 2 Skeleton Guards, The Ticket Taker Skeleton and Skeleton Gatekeeper dance around and the skeleton key flies loose from the key ring on the ground while the 3 skeletons dance together]

Narrator : Alexander finishes his tune and the skeletons resume their posts. Despite their frolic, they don't seem any friendlier!

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the skeleton key] Alexander picks up the skeleton key.

Prince Alexander : Excuse me. I'd like an audience please.

Narrator : The shrouded guards escort Alexander to the throne of the Lord of the Dead.

Lord of the Dead : Why have you entered my domain still wearing your flesh? If you are so anxious for Death, you might have found it easily enough in the land of the living. But, since you are here, you are most welcome to stay. Kiss my hand, and you will be one with the spirits. There will be no pain.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the big pot] Alexander sorts through the odds and ends that the pawn shop owner dumped into the pot. Magic exploding gum wrappers... A shattered crystal ball... A cracked wand... A fake thumb... Hmmm... Near the bottom, Alexander finds a little glass bottle labeled ink. It appears to be empty, but Alexander decides to take it anyway. You never know when a small bottle will come in handy.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the flower] Alexander picks the flower and is startled by its hideously strong, skunk-like odor. For a moment, he can smell nothing else.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the black feather] Alexander takes the feather.

Narrator : A group of Serving Women approach the castle.

[Gruff the Guard Dog opens the gate]

Gruff : Hurry up girls! There's plenty of work afoot today! No time to dawdle!

Serving Women : Yes Sergeant Gruff!

[Then the first four serving women enters the castle gate and Gruff closes the gate and back to his post]

Gruff : It's well that they're here Woof, Cook has about driven himself mad I hear! Worrying over the wedding preparations!

Woof : Aye ruff! What a celebration there will be today! Wine will flow like a river of red!

Narrator : Oh no! Alexander loses his balance!

[Alexander falls down from the stepping stone and survives the fall for the third time]

Prince Alexander : Ow! Hey Quit making me fall!

Narrator : A group of Serving Women approach the castle.

[Gruff the Guard Dog opens the gate]

Gruff : Ah Woof! more serving women, the castle staff is certainly busy today!

[Woof opens the castle gate]

Woof : Aye Gruff! Get a move on there wenches! There's plenty of work left to do before the wedding!

Serving Women : Yes Sergeant Gruff!

[Then the second four serving women enters the castle gate and Woof closes the gate and back to his post]

Woof : Those serving wenches are always late!

Narrator : [If the player clicks the dress icon on Alexander] Taking his cue from the serving women he's seen enter the castle, Alexander decides to try a few alterations to make himself more acceptable to the guards. He ducks into the little hut to put on Beauty's Clothes. Feeling a little foolish, Alexander slips Beauty's old slave clothes on over his own. Imagine if Cassima saw him like this.

Prince Alexander : [Alexander wears Beauty's dress and makes himself look like a cross dresser] Well, sigh, here we go.

Gruff : [Alexander walks up to the castle gate and Woof opens the castle gate] You there! Girl! You're late! Get a move on before the Vizier sees you!

Prince Alexander : Yes! Ahem, Yes sir.

[Alexander walks inside the castle and Woof closes the gate behind him]

Narrator : The castle guards locks the main entrance doors behind Alexander. From the open door, comes the clatter of pots and pans. Yelled instructions and other busy kitchen noises.

[Then a Man Cook opens the left door and looks at Alexander]

Man Cook : Girl! Don't just stand there, there's a stack of silver almost to the ceiling that needs polishing for the wedding! Get a move on!

[Then the Man Cook walks over to the right door and opens it, he closes it and locks it behind him]

Prince Alexander : Phew. I can't afford to get caught up in that mess, I'd never find Cassima.

[Alexander takes off the dress being in his former clothes he now wears. He throws Beauty's clothes away in the big urn jar]

Narrator : [If the player clicks the feather icon on the teacup filled with swamp ooze and Black water Styx] Alexander dips the large, black feather into the teacup... and stirs the contents gently.

[the black feather turns white]

Narrator : To his amazement, the jet-black color of the feather slowly drains, from end to tip, into the teacup. The teacup mixture blackens and thickens to a paint-like consistency. Alexander carefully puts it away, discarding the drained feather.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the paint brush icon on the side castle wall] Feeling artistically inspired, Alexander decides to make use of the large, blank castle wall.

Narrator : [Alexander dips the paint brush in the teacup and paints an outline door shape on the castle wall] Ah! A doorway! Just what Alexander was thinking this wall needed!

Narrator : [If the player casts the magic paint spell] With trepidation, Alexander gathers his strength for the enchantment of the painted door... Magic paint, black as ink! Bring to life what I think! Make it real, what I draw! According to this spoken law!

Narrator : [Then a magic wooden door appears on the side castle wall] The spell worked! The door has magically solidified!

Narrator : Eager to be inside the castle at last, Alexander opens the enchanted door... and steps inside.

Narrator : [Alexander enters the basement hallways and the door disappears behind him] The magic paint door fades back into the wall. So much for an easy exit!

Narrator : Alexander opens the dungeon door and slips inside.

[Alexander sees the ghost child boy named Ali on the bunker]

Ghost Child : Mother? Mother, where are you?

Narrator : Alexander decides to find out what's on the other side of that door.

[Alexander enters Jollo's room, if Alexander made friends with Jollo earlier, Jollo will be excited to see Alexander and Alexander will walk over to Jollo]

Jollo : Prince Alexander! I can't believe you're here! The wedding is supposed to start any minute!

Prince Alexander : I am well aware of that fact, Jollo. Confound it! I've seen Cassima. She does not want to marry him, Jollo!

Jollo : Really? Oh, my friend, I'm so happy for that! Thank heaven she hasn't lost her senses and actually fallen for that black hearted Alhazred! Did you say that she is well?

Prince Alexander : She is unharmed if that's what you mean for the moment, at least. But I have a feeling she won't be fine at all if we can't stop the wedding.

Jollo : Stop the wedding? Oh, You'd never even make it to the ceremony, Alexander. The Guard dogs are everywhere, and they're very loyal to the Crown. Unfortunately, right now, the Crown means Alhazred. If we had proof of something truly afoul, the guard dogs might listen. As it is, they're your enemies, not his.

Prince Alexander : I understand. I've had no lack of enemies since I got here. Still, I can hardly stand by and do nothing.

Jollo : There's probably a good reason why so many wish to harm you. I believe the vizier's genie has learned of your presence on the islands.

Prince Alexander : Tell me about this genie.

Jollo : Alhazred brought the genie with him when he came to this kingdom. It is seldom that the genie will take human life himself. Usually, he is more of a trickster and a spy, but that doesn't mean he isn't dangerous. In fact, he's quite powerful. If for example, we could get the genie's lamp, then you could master the genie. Alhazred and all our other problems would be solved.

Prince Alexander : Hmmm. Is that merely wishful thinking or do you have something in mind?

Jollo : Well... I admit, I have often daydreamed about owning that lamp. My fingers are nimble enough, and I could probably find the chance to steal it. Unfortunately, the theft would be detected immediately, and I happen to prefer my neck attached to my body!

Prince Alexander : If the theft were detected.

Jollo : Exactly! So I have also thought! If I had a replica of the genie's lamp, an exact replica, I just might be able to... Bah! Where would we get a replica of the genie's lamp? Hoo hoo. Ah, dreaming is pleasant, but I'm afraid it won't help you stop the wedding. But, for Cassima's sake, I wish you luck.

Prince Alexander : Thanks, Jollo.

Narrator : Remembering what the little boy ghost said, Alexander experiments with the suit of armor. He pushes down, then pulls up on the knight's right arm. A secret passage!

[the hidden door opens and Alexander walks into the abandon room and the door shuts behind him]

Narrator : Alexander hears the sound of voices coming from nearby.

Narrator : Alexander peers through the chink in the wall.

[Through the hole in the wall the player can see Captain Saladin talking to 2 guard dogs]

Growlf : Captain, I've been hearing rumors from the guards who've been watching the princess. They say lately she's been pounding on her door and begging to be let out. Ain't none of my business, sir, but news like that is upsetting the other dogs. Ain't no guard in the castle who would willingly keep the princess anywhere she don't want to be.

Captain Saladin : Growl. Alhazred claims that a foreign intruder is here to assassinate her. That's why she's got to be kept under lock and key, right up until the wedding.

Howel : Call me an old dog that can't learn new tricks, but I say the princess should be the one giving the orders!

Captain Saladin : Alhazred has been in charge for months what with the king's death and Cassima's mourning. Tonight the wedding will seal it, and there's nothing we can do about it. Like him or not, he's our liege. Need I remind you of your oath to the Crown?

Howel : Aye, we've an oath. For the sake of the princess we'll not be forgetting it. He'd just better treat her well!

Growlf : Speaking of the vizier, what do ya reckon he's keeping in that magical room of his?

Howel : It's not a magic room, it's just the door he's enchanted somehow. I say he's still got the royal treasury in there along with whatever else he's so eager to protect. Not even the court treasurer is allowed in the anymore.

Growlf : I heard him in the hall the other day. He was speaking to that door, black magic, is what I say! I heard him say Ali, but then Bay came up and started yapping at me.

Captain Saladin : Enough! It is not our place to question the practices of our liege, no matter how strange. The wedding will be starting soon. Report to the throne room when you hear the music start.

Narrator : He was speaking to that door, black magic, is what I say! I heard him say Ali, but then Bay came up and started yapping at me.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Oh no! Someone's coming!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : The lock on Cassima's door rattles abruptly.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Alexander hurry! Step away before they see you!

Narrator : Alexander hears scuffling and a woman's brief cry from the other side of the wall, then silence.

Narrator : Alexander peers through the chink in the wall, trying to locate the source of the crying sounds. Alexander's palms begin to sweat and his heart to race. It's Cassima! He's found her!

[Through the hole in the wall the player can see Princess Cassima sitting on her bed]

Prince Alexander : Psst! Princess Cassima!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : What? Who's there?

Prince Alexander : It is I, Alexander! I'm here behind this wall!

Narrator : My how suave that sounds!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : [Princess Cassima stands up and walks over to the hole in the wall where Alexander is] Alexander? It really is you! Oh I knew you were close by, but how did you get inside the castle walls?

Prince Alexander : It's a long story and not important now. You did get my ring?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Oh yes! It has brought me such comfort, Alexander, to know you were close by and had not forgotten... But you shouldn't be here! You're only endangering yourself!

Prince Alexander : I don't care about the danger! I would brave anything to learn...

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : What is it?

Prince Alexander : Alhazred. Do you, want to wed him Cassima?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Oh please, believe me when I say that I never agreed to marry that man! Even when my father trusted Abdul absolutely, I never liked him. But with Mother and Father gone, I'm afraid there's no stopping him.

Prince Alexander : If you do not wish to marry him, Cassima, you shall not. I promise you. Only come with me now, and we shall escape.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : How? I cannot fit through this wall. Besides, do you think I could leave my kingdom, my people, in Abdul's hands? But Abdul would tear the castle apart if I were to disappear from my room! You shall have to do what you can to delay his plans from your end.

Prince Alexander : I can't just leave you here!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Alexander, do not despair for me. I have been safe in this room for nearly six months now. Abdul can be in no hurry, whatever he plans. After all, I'm to be his bride, am I not? I have been planning too, you see. I believe I can escape if I only get a chance to lay my hands on a weapon. There might be an opportunity in the hustle of the wedding.

Prince Alexander : But, I...

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Shhh. Just a moment more, and then you must go. Let us not waste time with words. Please, let me just look at you dear Alexander.

Narrator : Inside the ebony box is a piece of paper with the word ZEBU printed on it.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the letter] Alexander picks up the most recent letter and examines it. The letter is addressed to Abdul Alhazred from the Wizard Shadrack. It reads: Greetings to a brother of the Black Cloak. I was sorry to hear of great Mordack's death, though he was a bit of a ninny at chess. It seems the plans for that little kingdom of yours are coming along. I must congratulate you on your handling of the king and queen. Isolating the islands so that no protest could develop was another brilliant stroke. It looks like there's not much left to stand in your way. Do as I recommended with the girl. and you shall have your crown.

Prince Alexander : That fiend!

Narrator : Since the door on the west wall has no visible knob or handle, Alexander decides to try to open it with his voice. He composes his words carefully...

[Then the player has to enter the password letters on the door]

Prince Alexander : [after the player spells out the word Alizebu] Listen Door! I would have you open! ALI ZEBU!

Narrator : [the metal door opens] It worked!

Narrator : Alexander looks through the chink in the wall.

[Through the hole in the wall the player can see Abdul Alhazred sitting at his desk writing a letter]

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Dear Shadrack. Salutations from the Society of the Black Cloak, etc, etc. My long preparations are about to come to fruition. In a matter of minutes, I will wed the lovely, ha ha hah, Cassima. Once I've established my power and my crown, I can stage another accident. The princess has proven infuriatingly stubborn, as you know. She's becoming quite a dangerous little thorn in my side. In a way, it's a shame I have to kill her, she is lovely and would be amusing to keep around, but I can't risk her talking treason to one of the guards. So far, I've managed to keep her locked away, but I can't continue that forever. Well, on to it now. I'd send her to you but, as you know, I had no luck in doing so with Mordack. I close in triumph, King Abdul Alhazred. I think it's about time to see if Shamir has taken care of the wench as I asked. It's almost time for the wedding.

[Abdul stands up and walks out the room, opens and closes the door]

Narrator : The vizier's words fill Alexander with blazing anger and fear for Cassima's life.

Prince Alexander : That blackguard! That murderous swine! He'll not have his way if I have anything to say about it!

Narrator : On the table is a coat of arms with the head of a beast on the crest.

Prince Alexander : Hmmm. Beast said that his coat of arms was stolen by the Druids. This must be it.

Narrator : On the table is a fleece made of gold.

Prince Alexander : That fleece must belong to the Winged Ones. And they thought the Isle of Wonder had taken it!

Narrator : On the table is a miniature oak tree. It looks very old.

Prince Alexander : Hmmm. That must be the sacred miniature oak that the Druid's thought the Winged Ones stole!

Narrator : On the table is a strange looking stone that's giving off an odd, high pitched noise.

Prince Alexander : That must be the Isle of Wonder's singing stone. Didn't the queens think that the Beast had stolen it?

Narrator : As Alexander looks at the objects on the table, he realizes the depth of the vizier's cunning. It must have been the vizier or an accomplice who stole that one thing most precious to each island, and then leaked rumors that one of the other islands was responsible!

Prince Alexander : What did the vizier have to gain by causing the islands to hate one another?

Narrator : [the song Here comes the Bride plays in the Castle] Alexander hears the sound of music coming from the east. It sounds somewhat classical, but... Oh, no! It's wedding music! Alexander hears a door off the north hall open, then the sound of guard dog footsteps. The footsteps are headed this way!

Narrator : [after showing the seagulls flying over sea and Alexanders sailing ship with Alexander and his sailors on board] Three long months, Prince Alexander sailed the known seas and beyond.

Prince Alexander : Land Ho! Land Ho! Land Ho!

[after seeing Land of the Green Isles through his telescope and it shows Alexander with his sailor men. The ship sails into the cloudy sunset when all of a sudden, a Hurricane storm comes up at night]

Narrator : As the ship nears the shore, day turns to night, and the sea turns violent.

[the tidal waves of the sea causes the ship to smash into the coral reefs and the ship sinks. Then the title screen of King's Quest VI appears following the opening credits]

Narrator : Alexander looks through the chinks in the wall, anxious to see what the commotion was about.

[Then it shows Cassimas room empty]

Narrator : Cassima is gone! Where could they have taken her? How could he have let them take her?

Prince Alexander : A fine rescuer I'm turning out to be!

Narrator : There appears to be something etched into the face of the cliff. Alexander decides to get closer.

Narrator : [after failing to solve the cliffs of logic puzzle] Nothing happens.

Narrator : [after correctly spelling out the word Rise on the first cliffs of logic] Huge blocks of stone erupt from the granite cliffs!

Narrator : [after the stepping stone stairs form at the bottom of the cliff] Alexander stares with wonder. That's quite a way to welcome a guest, if indeed it is a welcome.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the Nightingale icon on the floor] Alexander walks into the hallway to use the mechanical Nightingale.

Narrator : Alexander winds the mechanical Nightingale, and places it strategically on the floor of the upstairs hallway.

[If the player decides to have Alexander quickly move in the clove with the painting on the wall]

Narrator : The Mechanical song echos in the corridor. Alexander hears the sound of boots pounding, as the guard dogs come to investigate.

Narrator : Alexander ducks behind a pillar.

[the 2 guard dogs walks over to the mechanical nightingale playing a song]

Bay : Look at this wolf! A metal bird!

Wolf : Sure is Bay. How do you suppose a metal bird got in here?

[Bay picks up the mechanical nightingale]

Bay : You got me, but there's something weird about it! Hey! Could this be Cassimas Nightingale do you think?

Wolf : What you lapped dog! The princesses nightingale isn't some tin thing!

Bay : How do you know? Have you seen it?

Wolf : Well no, but.

Bay : I don't know Bay, humans can be pretty strange. Hmmm. With their sense of smell, maybe she wouldn't know it wasn't even real. I say we take it downstairs to Captain Saladin, he'll know what to do with it.

Wolf : What about our posts?

Bay : Jollos and Mite are in the other hallway, they can handle it for five minutes. Think about how happy the princess would be to get her nightingale back. And then there's that reward money and my misses.

Wolf : Right Wolf! Let's go!

[the 2 guard dogs walks away]

Narrator : Alexander hears the guard dogs boots clank noisily on the staircase leading down to the grand hall.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the teacup] Alexander takes the teacup.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the drink me bottle] Alexander picks up the bottle.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the portrait] Alexander checks behind the portrait.

Narrator : [If the player clicks the hand icon on the nail] Alexander pulls the nail out of the wall and keeps it.

Narrator : Alexander finds the hallway door unlocked and slips inside.

Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the talk icon on Cassimas door] Hello. Is there someone in there?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Who? Who's there?

Prince Alexander : Cassima! Is that you? It's Alexander!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Alexander! Is it really you? When Sing Sing brought me your ring! I could scarcely believe it! How did you get inside the castle?

Prince Alexander : Never mind that now princess. It isn't important. What can I do to help you? Do you want me to get you out of there? There's a padlock on the door but I think...

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : No please! Don't even think about that. There are guards everywhere and the vizier would have you killed if he found you. You shouldn't even risk being outside my door. Please go now Alexander!

Prince Alexander : But what about you? I can't just leave you locked up like this!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : The only way out for me is to stop the vizier. See what you can do out there. In the meantime, I should be safe enough. He hasn't harmed me yet. Besides, if I could get my hands on something with which to defend myself. I'm pretty sure I'll get a chance to use it. The vizier feels safe around me. No one else can get that close.

Prince Alexander : You're so brave princess. But it's too dangerous!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Have you forgotten where we met? What is Abdul compared to Mordack. I'll be fine, now go!

Narrator : Alexander Hesitates.

Prince Alexander : I'll do as you say. I will find some way to help you Cassima! I swear it!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I believe you Alexander, please be careful.

Narrator : Alexander hears the muffled sound of crying coming from the back hallway. The crying is louder here. It seems to be coming from the doorway on the north wall.

Rotten Tomato : [If the player clicks the hand icon on Rotten Tomato] Hey! Whaddaya think yer doing there! Get yer hands off me! Hey!

Narrator : Alexander picks up Rotten Tomato and puts him away. One never knows when one will need a rotten tomato.

Prince Alexander : Hold villain! You shall not marry the princess!

[Alexander and Saladin walks over to Abdul and the fake Cassima]

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Prince Alexander, here? This is an outrage! How dare you to allow this traitor to get past you Saladin! You stupid mutt! Can't you even keep the castle free of assassins during your own princess's wedding? Kill him! Kill him now!

Captain Saladin : Grr. Lord Alhazred... With all due respect, you are not quite king yet. And this is a wedding ceremony, not an execution.

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : What? How dare you contradict me, you flea-bitten mongrel? I gave a direct order. Obey me or feel my wrath!

Captain Saladin : Mi Lady, I apologize for my behavior, but I am yours to command in all things. I wanted merely to hear your own wishes from your own lips. Tell me what it is that you wish me to do with this young man, and I will obey.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : [the golden eyes reveals her to be the fake Cassima] Why Captain, you heard my dear Abdul. If he wishes this atrocious young man's death, then I want nothing more than to see him get his wish. Obey thy liege now and always.

Captain Saladin : As you wish princess.

Narrator : Just as Saladin prepares to run Alexander through with his sword, a shout is heard from the direction of the grand hall...

King Caliphim : HOLD! In the name of the true king!

Narrator : King Caliphim and Queen Allaria burst into the throne room looking alive and well, and full of wrath! Behind them, a line of supporters look prepared to battle, if necessary, for their beloved royal couple!

[Caliphim and Allaria both walks over to the fake Cassima]

Queen Allaria : Cassima! Darling, are you all right? Has he hurt you?

King Caliphim : Hands off of her you murderous goat!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : If I want your advice, I'll ask for it... MOTHER!

Queen Allaria : But... Caliphim... that's not Cassima! I'd know my daughter anywhere!

King Caliphim : What have you done with our daughter, you devil?

Narrator : The lovely image of Cassima suddenly bursts into smoke and is replaced by... the vizier's genie!

[the fake Cassima changes back to reveal Shamir Shamazel]

Captain Saladin : Why you... you conniving serpent!

King Caliphim : Get him guards! Saladin, your sword!

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : DRAT IT ALL! You may have ruined my plans, but you won't get me or your precious Cassima! Get them, Shamir! I Command you!

[Abdul runs away in the back door]

King Caliphim : He's getting away! Stop him!

Captain Saladin : Yes, Sire! As soon as I deal with this genie!

[Shamir teleports from one spot to another]

Narrator : Shamir, the viziers genie, begins to throw balls of dazzling light at the guard dogs!

Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the magic mirror icon on the fake Cassima] Look into this mirror, my love. And show us your true heart.

Shamir Shamazel : [Alexander holds up the mirror to reveal Shamirs face] That Mirror! NO!

Narrator : The lovely image of Cassima suddenly bursts into smoke and is replaced by... the vizier's genie!

[the fake Cassima changes back to reveal Shamir Shamazel]

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Shamir you fool!

Shamir Shamazel : It's not my fault master! The illusion was broken!

Captain Saladin : Treason! What have you done with the princess?

Narrator : Enraged! Saladin and the other guard dogs begin advancing on the vizier.

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : You worthless genie! DO SOMETHING!

Narrator : Shamir, the viziers genie, begins to throw balls of dazzling light at the guard dogs!

Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the talk icon on the door] Hello! Anybody in there?

Narrator : A voice from behind the door responds.

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Go away! I said I didn't want to be disturbed! Stupid dogs!

Prince Alexander : [If the player clicks the peppermint leaf icon on Shamir] Look what I have here my friend. Peppermint! Nice fresh peppermint!

Shamir Shamazel : Razzle err... Dazzle mmm.

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Forget the stupid peppermint! Don't you dare even think about it!

[Shamir teleports over to Alexander and takes the peppermint leaf]

Shamir Shamazel : mmm. Mint!

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : OH NO NOT NOW!

Shamir Shamazel : Hee hee, hic.

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Do something! Shamir Shamazel! Kill him!

Shamir Shamazel : Send a small... I mean a ball of... hic. Light to frazzle!

[Shamir casts a ball of light and it bounces all over the walls]

Narrator : Dazzle ball goes wild!

Shamir Shamazel : Huh! Hic... Oh!

[the ball of light hits Shamir and causes him to disappear and kills him]

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : You killed my genie! You idiot! Don't you know how valuable he was! You fool! I'll kill you myself for that outrage!

[Abdul draws his sword]

Prince Alexander : So shall it be Alhazred, I'm ready.

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : [If the player clicks the sword icon on Abdul] SO! The mouse would bite?

Prince Alexander : This mouse shall bite, as you shall soon see, or should I say, soon feel?

[Alexander and Abdul swing swords at each other]

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Hah! You can barely lift that sword, my prince! Better to lay it down now. I promise to dispatch you with little pain.

Prince Alexander : A tempting offer, but I think I'll wait and see what this sword can do.

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Suit yourself.

[They both continue to clash swords, Abdul punches Alexanders face and Alexander punches Abduls face and they both continue to fight with swords. If Alexander gave Cassima the dagger earlier, Cassima will free herself with the dagger and stands up, she sneaks behind Abdul]

Narrator : Alexander's arms start to tremble under the effort of wielding the huge sword. His muscles are nearing exhaustion.

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Hah! And so it ends!

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Not if I can help it, you murderer!

[Cassima stabs Abdul in the shoulder with her dagger]

Narrator : Cassima thrusts the small dagger into Alhazred's shoulder with all her might!

Vizier Abdul Alhazred : Yyeeiii! You! You dare raise a finger to me? You will regret that princess!

[Cassima runs away]

Narrator : [the long path ending with the Genie captured alive. A week later the wedding ceremony takes place with Alexanders parents and sister, Cassimas parents, Jollo, Shamir, and the rest of the Isle kingdom citizens. the song Here Comes the Bride plays] One week later... Cassima and Alexander ask Captain Saladin to perform their wedding ceremony. Saladin is honored to do so.

Captain Saladin : On this historical day of great joy in the Land of the Green Isles, we witness the union of Cassima, beloved princess of this realm, and Alexander, prince of Daventry! Do you, Prince Alexander of Daventry, take Princess Cassima to be your wife, to love and to cherish for as long as you both shall live?

Prince Alexander : I do.

Captain Saladin : And do you, Princess Cassima of the Land of the Green Isles, take Prince Alexander to be your husband, to love and to cherish, for as long as you both shall live?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I do.

Captain Saladin : Do you have a ring?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I have Alexander's royal insignia ring.

Captain Saladin : Very good. Please place the ring on Cassima's finger.

[Alexander puts his royal ring on Cassimas finger]

Captain Saladin : Who gives this bride to be wed?

King Caliphim : Her mother and I willingly give our daughter's hand in wedlock.

Captain Saladin : Who will speak for the groom?

King Graham : I will. Alexander's mother and I recognize his marriage to Princess Cassima with glad hearts and sanction this union.

Captain Saladin : Then, Alexander and Cassima, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride.

[Alexander and Cassima both kiss each other]

Town Citizens : Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

King Caliphim : Congratulations, my children! I have an important question for you both, please hear me!

Prince Alexander : Yes, Sire?

King Caliphim : Alexander, I welcome you into our family with open arms! I placed trust in Alhazred because I so badly wanted a son and a husband for my beloved daughter. I was wrong. But you are true and good, Alexander, you have proven yourself to all my people.

Prince Alexander : Thank you Sire.

King Caliphim : Allaria and I have been through much. Even though we have returned to our kingdom, I do not think we are able to reign again. Will you two consider the Crown? I know as king and queen you can heal this small kingdom from all the damage that Alhazred has inflicted upon it.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Oh Father!

Prince Alexander : Why, I'm honored... What do you think Cassima?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I love my homeland, Alexander. I would be happy to stay and to serve it all my days.

Prince Alexander : Father? I believe I am needed here. Would you be very disappointed if...

King Graham : Son, you must follow your destiny. I do believe the Land of the Green Isles needs you. You'll be a magnificent king, though dearly missed in Daventry.

Prince Alexander : Then, I accept.

Queen Valanice : Oh my boy! What a man you've become, and how I will miss you!

Prince Alexander : Don't worry Mother. With Shamir's powers we'll be able to visit often! I'm not about to forget my family.

Princess Rosella : Hmmm. Congratulations, Alexander! I'm so proud of you!

Prince Alexander : Thank you, dear sister.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Oh, Alexander, I'm so glad! Between the return of my beloved parents and our new reign, you've made me so happy!

Prince Alexander : I'm glad I could make up for some of your suffering, my beautiful wife.

King Graham : Congratulations, King Alexander! When we return home to Daventry, your crew will be glad to hear that their battle at sea was worthwhile in bringing forth a new monarch!

Queen Valanice : We were so worried when your men arrived home without you, son! I'm so thankful that you are safe and happy!

Prince Alexander : And I am as grateful that my crew did not pay for my driven heart!

Captain Saladin : You have only brought us all good fortune, Sire! With Shamir saved, and his power used for good, reuniting the islands will be far easier. He has already repaired the ferry. Your road will be easier now that the islands are no longer feuding. Already the wounds are starting to heal.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Yes, my love, discovering the island's stolen treasures has done more to bring peace to this land than anything else. It is now clear that Alhazred had Shamir steal each of the island's most valued treasures, then blamed the thefts on others to cause the island to hate each other.

Captain Saladin : Now, let us celebrate our good fortune! The evil that has plagued this land is done, and a new reign begins! Long live King Alexander and Queen Cassima!

[Shamir teleports and throws confetti in the air, Jollo dances]

Town Citizens : Long live King Alexander! Long live Queen Cassima! Long live the Land of the Green Isles! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

[the game ends and ending credits play]

Narrator : [the short path ending with Shamir dead, and only Jollo is at the wedding] One week later... Cassima and Alexander ask Captain Saladin to perform their wedding ceremony. Saladin is honored to do so.

Captain Saladin : On this historical day of great joy in the Land of the Green Isles, we witness the union of Cassima, beloved princess of this realm, and Alexander, prince of Daventry! Do you, Prince Alexander of Daventry, take Princess Cassima to be your wife, to love and to cherish for as long as you both shall live?

Prince Alexander : I do.

Captain Saladin : And do you, Princess Cassima of the Land of the Green Isles, take Prince Alexander to be your husband, to love and to cherish, for as long as you both shall live?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I do.

Captain Saladin : Do you have a ring?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I have Alexander's royal insignia ring.

Captain Saladin : Very good. Please place the ring on Cassima's finger.

[Alexander puts his royal ring on Cassimas finger]

Captain Saladin : Who gives this bride to be wed?

Jollo : That would be me! In the name of King Caliphim beloved friend, I give his daughter Cassima in wedlock.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Thank you Jollo.

Captain Saladin : Since the groom has no family present. I will speak on his behalf. Alexander, your union with this woman is sanctioned and recognized in the eyes of the community.

Prince Alexander : Thank you Saladin.

Captain Saladin : Then Alexander and Cassima, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride.

[Alexander and Cassima both kiss each other]

Town Citizens : Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Captain Saladin : Excuse my interrupting your joy, but I have an important question for the new bride and groom.

Prince Alexander : What is it Saladin?

Captain Saladin : Alexander, Alhazred hurt this little kingdom nearly to the point of destroying all that we stand for. But you are true and good and have proven yourself to all the people.

Prince Alexander : Thank you captain.

Captain Saladin : King Caliphim and Queen Allaria are gone and can never be restored. Alhazred has thankfully been banished. But we are leaderless. I believe you two can heal this small kingdom. From all the damage that Alhazred has inflicted upon it. Will you two Alexander and Cassima consider becoming the ruling King and Queen?

Prince Alexander : Why, I'm honored. What do you think Cassima?

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : I love my homeland Alexander. I would be happy to stay and serve at all my days.

Prince Alexander : I wish my father were here so that I could ask his advice. I will miss him and my mother and sister and Daventry. But I love you Cassima, and I do feel at home here. Somehow this land and I seem to suit each other here. I don't know what kind of King I'll make, but, I accept.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Oh Alexander! I'm so happy! If only my parents could've been alive to see this day, my joy would be complete.

Prince Alexander : I'm sorry I could not spare you that grief beloved.

Prince Alexander : King Alexander, there is a long road ahead. The ferry must be repaired before we can reunite the islands. Unfortunately the islands are still feuding, it will take some time and great diplomacy to convince them to reunite and stop fighting each other.

Princess Cassima, Additional Voices : Yes Alexander. We will have to try to discover how Alhazred managed to make them hate each another, so that we can undo what he has done.

Captain Saladin : Now, let us celebrate our good fortune! The evil that has plagued this land is done, and a new reign begins! Long live King Alexander and Queen Cassima!

Town Citizens : Long live King Alexander! Long live Queen Cassima! Long live the Land of the Green Isles! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

[Jollo claps his hands, The game ends and ending credits play]

Narrator : Taking off your adventurers cap so soon?

[Then the player can choose if they want to quit the game or not]

Narrator : [after Alexander dies, a game over message appears] Nothing like getting swept off your feet.

Narrator : Whoa! Alexander runs right into a guard dog patrol!

Narrator : Alexander decides to check out the door the waiter came through.

[Alexander goes in the kitchen door]

Man Cook : No lunch is being served today! We're busy catering the wedding!

[Alexander exits the kitchen door]

Narrator : Apparently, the kitchen is no place to be today.

Narrator : Considering the poor condition of the shore. It looks like the easiest way to get into the water is to jump off the pier. The powerful currents grab Alexander. Struggle as he might, He feels himself being pulled out to sea.

[Alexander dives in the sea and gets swept away from shore out to sea]

Shamir Shamazel : [Shamir as the little boy] Ha ha ha! Not a very good swimmer are you?

Prince Alexander : Gulp! Gasp! Help me!

Shamir Shamazel : Sorry, I think not! Ha ha ha!

Narrator : As his head submerges for the third time, Alexander finds himself pondering the wisdom of going out on a limb for a stranger.

[Alexander drowns at sea and dies]

Narrator : [after Alexander drowns at sea with Shamir as the little boy] Alexander couldn't handle those currents. That boy must be an unbelievably strong swimmer.

Narrator : With a sudden lurch, the ceiling completes it's descent.

[the ceiling comes crashing down on Alexander and crushes him to death]

Prince Alexander : Yikes!

Narrator : And presses Alexander into the floor like a bug under a heel.

[Alexander dies]

Narrator : [after Alexander gets crushed by the ceiling] Alexander never was much good at SQUASH!

Narrator : [If the player clicks the skull icon on the wheel gears] Desperate to stop the crushing ceiling, Alexander throws a skull into the grinding gears. The skull is caught between two cogs. The gears shriek and shutter. The skull begins to bulge!

Prince Alexander : Uh oh!

[the skull head crumples and the gears move]

Narrator : With a sudden lurch, the ceiling completes it's descent.

[the ceiling comes crashing down on Alexander and crushes him to death]

Prince Alexander : Yikes!

Narrator : And presses Alexander into the floor like a bug under a heel. That skull wasn't strong enough to endure the pressure and neither was Alexanders.

[Alexander dies]

Narrator : [after Alexander waits too long with the beasts ring, his time runs out] Alexander feels a strange sensation come over him. His skin begins to itch. His head throbs.

Prince Alexander : Ugh! ROAR! Wee! Wee! Wee! Wee!

[Alexander transforms into an undressed four legged warthog beast wearing only the yellow scarf]

Narrator : [a game over message appears with Alexander transformed into a warthog beast wearing the yellow scarf] Was that the beast you could do?

Narrator : [after Alexander falls into a trap door pit and dies] Don't just wander Alexander! Let your conscience be your guide.

Narrator : [Alexander walks down the stairs and gets caught by Captain Saladin and his two guard dogs] Uh oh! So this is where they took the Mechanical Nightingale.

Captain Saladin : An intruder! Guards get that man!

[Bay runs up to Alexander and leads him down to Saladin]

Captain Saladin : You must be the dangerous foreigner the Vizier has asked me to look for? How did you get past my guards at the gate? And why do you want to harm the Princess?

Prince Alexander : I don't mean to harm the Princess! I only...

Narrator : Never mind! I'll interrogate you later after the wedding! For now put him in the dungeon guards. The Vizier will be pleased to hear that he's under lock and key.

[Alexander gets taken to the dungeon]

Narrator : [Alexander walks down the stairs and gets caught by Captain Saladin and his two guard dogs] Uh oh! So this is where they took the Mechanical Nightingale.

Captain Saladin : Look! On the stairs! It's Prince Alexander of Daventry! Guards get that man!

[Bay runs up to Alexander and leads him down to Saladin]

Captain Saladin : You were told to stay away from the castle and leave the islands! Why did you break into the castle? And how did you get past my guard dogs at the gate?

Prince Alexander : Well I... I was worried about Cassima and...

Captain Saladin : Bah! Never mind! Your presence here has been forbidden. I'm afraid I'm going to have to have you thrown in the dungeon. I'll figure out how you got in later. Guards!

[Alexander gets taken to the dungeon]

Growlf : [after Alexander gets thrown in the dungeon] You'll stay in here until we find out what the Vizier wants to do with you!

Narrator : The guard dogs leave Alexander to his fate. Locking the door noisily behind them. The sound of running footsteps echos outside Alexanders cell.

[the Dungeon jail door closes and gets locked]

Growlf : What are you doing down here Shrew? We already got him locked up! Go back to your post upstairs!

Shrew : Pant. The Vizier... Wanted to know what all the... commotion was all about. Pant. And I told him about the intruder... He told me to post extra guards on this one...

Growlf : Extra guards huh! So be it!

[the Wedding music plays and Alexander grabs at the door cell bars and struggles in vain to escape]

Narrator : Just as Alexander realizes that he has no possible means of escape, he hears the sound of wedding music playing somewhere in the castle.

Prince Alexander : Confound this dungeon! I'll never be able to stop the wedding now!

Narrator : [the game over message appears with a picture of Alexander locked behind bars] Tis a noble thing to have a means of escape, and tis a far, far better thing to never get caught at all!

Narrator : Alexander opens the bargain book and reads a paragraph at random.

Prince Alexander : Two dulcimas raised to the degree of forty half dulcimas, divided into equal parts by the third of a cackle of grouse geese, put over the result of ten finemackels, albeit small finemackels, stretched over the total of fifty-three and an eighth bottles of wildebeast lard... Yawn!

Narrator : Whew. What an incredibly boring book. No wonder the bookshop owner wanted to get rid of it so badly.

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