Cow Island

'Well,' said Norma, 'I suppose it is a bit like kiss chase but you'd have to replace the word 'kiss' with the words 'horrible pointy sword death'.' 'Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!' mooed Annie. 'That doesn't sound like anywhere near as much fun.' 'Indeed!' replied Norma. 'Which is why I'm suggesting to you that you don't go back for your hat and we simply knit you another one once we're safely home.' 'Perhaps I could get the shrimps to knit if for me?' said Annie. 'I'm sure they've been missing you,' replied Norma. 'Now maybe we should concentrate on catching up with the others?' 'Queen Whateverhernameis can run very quickly considering that she's only got two legs!' said Annie. 'It's come as a surprise to me as well!' replied Norma.  'Perhaps she's got fifteen tiny invisible legs that she only uses for special occasions?...

In the early hours of the morning, with dawn fast approaching, old friends had met, hugs had been exchanged and where appropriate kisses on both cheeks had been administered. 'Sorry it took us so long!' said Norma. 'Well we'll not say any more about that for the moment,' replied Captain Bill. 'But WE'RE HERE NOW!' pointed out Bertha. 'And I for one am most relieved,' mooed Camille. 'So now to get you out,' said Norma,'so if you could just gather together your little students?' 'Well....' replied Camille,'actually now you mention it, that might be a bit difficult....' '.....because they are already on the other side of the hedge!' said Captain Bill with a flourish. 'Right,' said Norma. 'Interesting,' said Bertha. 'It was all my idea. I can show you how I did it if you like?' continued Captain Bill,'that's surprised you hasn't it!' 'That's one way of putting ...