The Ghost of Sir Herbert Dungeonstone by Kate McMullan

Author:Kate McMullan
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Penguin USA, Inc.

Chapter 10

“Ianice is very brave!” said Wiglaf.

“And very knocked-out,” said Erica. “Look at that bump on her head. Let’s get her into the castle.”

The three picked her up.

“She’s very heavy,” said Angus as they struggled up the steps and into the castle.

They carried Janice into Mordred’s bedroom. Wiglaf took the wad of green gum from her mouth and stuck it on Mordred’s bedpost.

“Uncle Mordred won’t mind,” said Angus. “No,” said Wiglaf, fanning Janice. “After all, she was trying to get rid of the ghost.”

Erica sighed. “Janice won’t want to stay at DSA now. And I can’t blame her.”

Wiglaf said, “Maybe we should summon Zelnoc. Maybe he can get rid of the ghost.”

“But Zelnoc is the world’s worst wizard,” said Erica.

Wiglaf shrugged. “What else can we do?”

Another crash sounded in the castle yard. Angus ran outside to see what was going on. He ran back, panting for breath.

“The castle yard is a wreck!” he said. “Dungeonstone’s ghost has smashed our practice dragon to bits. Now he’s headed for the jousting scarecrow.”

Wiglaf wasted no time. He chanted the wizard’s name backwards three times: “Conlez, Conlez, Conlez!”

Mordred’s bedroom quickly filled with purple smoke.

As it cleared, Wiglaf made out a thin, white-bearded man wearing a pointed cap. A large black bird sat on his left shoulder.

“Zelnoc!” said Wiglaf.

“Wiglip?” The wizard waved away the remaining smoke. “Ah, there you are. Have you met my familiar?” He nodded toward the crow. “This is George, my new helper in all things magical. Well, what’ll it be this time, Waglaf? George will help me grant your every wish. Won’t you, George?”

The wizard reached up to stroke George. But the creature pecked his hand.

“Ow!” Zelnoc cried. “You nasty nipper!”

George began grooming his feathers.

“Excuse me, sir,” said Wiglaf. “We need help. A ghost is trying to destroy our school.”

George suddenly spread his wings. He flew over and perched on the helmet of a suit of armor. He began picking at the gold trim.

“Warts and toadstools!” exclaimed the wizard. “George isn’t bonding with me like The Wizard Handbook said he would.”

“Can you get rid of the ghost, Zelnoc?” asked Erica. “Before he brings down the whole school?”

Zelnoc drummed his fingers on his cheek. “Ever play Rock, Dagger, Parchment?” he asked. “You know. Rock.” The wizard made a fist. “Dagger.” He stuck out his pointer finger. “Parchment.” He flattened out his hand. “Rock smashes Dagger, Dagger cuts Parchment, Parchment covers Rock.”

“We know how to play the game,” said Wiglaf. “But we don’t know how to get rid of this ghost.”

“That’s what I’m getting at,” said Zelnoc. “You see, wizards can get rid of witches. Witches can get rid of ghouls. Ghouls can get rid of bats. Bats can get rid of bugs. Bugs can get rid of damsels. Damsels can get rid of trolls. Trolls can—”

“Stop!” cried Erica. “Does this have anything to do with ghosts?”

Zelnoc looked thoughtful. “I’m not sure it does,” he said. “Except to say that there’s no other monster, demon, etc. that can get rid of a ghost.”

“Isn’t there any way you can help us, wizard?” asked Wiglaf.

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