Ozma of Oz Chapter 11 - The Nome King

In which Ozma and Dorothy arrive at the gloomy border of the Nome King's underground realm, where they meet the peculiar rock-dwelling Nomes and the monarch himself, whose jolly appearance belies his firm hold over the enchanted Queen of Ev and her children. With courage and dignity, Ozma negotiates with this powerful ruler, who proposes a challenging and risky trial to restore the captives to their true forms.