In the Manuscript ~ chapter four
Manuscript Title: Quest for Milo
Chapter: Four ~ Melena Catches a Toad
Version: 2nd
Copyright: Melissa LeGette
The Excerpt:
“You know ’bout the stuff on my list, don’ ya?” demanded the boy.
Melena couldn’t bring herself to lie.
“Yes.”
“Then why don’ you be my guide?” he asked, excitedly.
“Because I’m not going to troop around Calendula, risking my life, for half a dozen potion ingredients, that’s why.”
“What d’ya mean, riskin’ yer life?” said the boy. He actually laughed. “This won’ be any trouble.”
“Any–” Melena’s voice died in her throat at the ridiculousness of his statement. She snatched the list back from his hand and thrust it under his nose.
“Springs of Mirg. Located in the very northern tip of Calendula, practically crawling with Slinkwing dragons. Elfin Gold–a moss that grows only in the Caves of Dunthur, caves so complex that only an expert can safely travel them. Unicorns are nearly impossible to find and try yanking some hair from their tails and see what they do with that horn. No to mention how foolish and dangerous it is to mix ingredients at random–it can be deadly. Need I continue?”
The boy’s eyes were round. “So it’ll be difficult–what else is new?”
