The Palace of Kingdom Umber was impressive because of the giant pearls.
"Are they real?" Princess Augusta perused each shining globe. It had six pearls.
"I doubt, madame," Riffy answered. He was using his telescope to scrutinize each orb. "I think that one is real." He pointed to a smaller pearl.
"Which one?" Princess Augusta peered at the telescope. "Hmm... That was all?"
"Madame, we arrived." The door was opened and a small chair was there to put her feet on. Her high-heeled shoes were protected by the poodles of mud.
"Announce the arrival of Madame Veronica, Riffy," Princess Augusta ordered quietly. "If everything went as planned, we are out of here in a jiffy!"
She always traveled incognito. No one really knew the real likeness of Princess Augusta Bizeveron. Her aides were well-t
