“The boys have been awful secretive this morning,” said Hodgenock. He and Knoxby walked around the side of the stables just in time to see the twins disappear inside.
“I haven't been able to get close enough to hear what they're saying,” said Knoxby.
They walked into the stables and looked around. Leofwin snorted and poked his head out of his stall. Hodgenock stepped up on a stool and leaned over the gate where his brother lay sleeping.
“Do you honestly trust that concoction the Pinkstone brothers gave you?” asked Knoxby.
Hodgenock untied a small pouch from his belt and held it over the cage. “No. But, I'll try anything to change Mibbitwiss back.” He turned the pouch upside down and dumped its contents on his brothers. He held his breath as Mibbitwiss' skin changed to a sickly green co
