thus matters went for some time . then a war broke out in the land , and the king had to take the field . at parting he said to the queen : " you must rule the kingdom now in my stead , and i leave land and people in your care . but there is one thing you must promise me you will do : that you will guard the wild man securely so that he does not escape while i am away . " the queen promised to do her best in all respects , and the king gave her the key to the cage . thereupon he had his long galleys , his " sea - wolves , " push out from the shore , hoisted sail , and took his course far , far away to the other country .
far , far away to the other country .
where did the king go ?
where did the king go ?