Kabumpo in Oz
At first Ruggedo did not even see the sign, which was about as large as the tiniest visitrng card—compared to him. But it blew against his face and tickled his cheek. He tried to brush it away. Then, suddenly noticing it was dangling from above, he seized it in one hand and held it close to his left eye. The words were so small for a giant that Ruggedo had to squint fearfully before he could make them out at all, but when he did he gave a bloodcurdling scream, and began to tremble violently.
Up in the palace the entire company fell over and twenty windows were shaken to bits. Then everything grew quiet and there was perfect silence; for Ruggedo, realizing his danger, grew rigid with fright. Giant drops of perspiration trickled down his forehead. How long could he keep from moving?
"Well," said Dorothy after a few minutes had passed, "I guess that will keep him quiet, but what next? Shall we let ourselves down with ropes?"
"We have none long enough," said Sir Hokus.
"Then I'll fall out and go for help," said the Scarecrow brightly, and started toward the window. When he reached it he paused in astonishment. "Look," he cried, waving excitedly to the others, "here comes someone, walking right over the clouds."
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