With these words the witch disappeared.
Around Hope and Friend, squirrels started to gather. All of them were white and
had long shaggy tails with something like a small branch in it. Apparently, they
were very agitated. When the rush quieted down the biggest and most beautiful
squirrel came in front of the others looking at Hope.
“Dear friends,” she said, “We’ve been waiting for you for so long and
now you are here, in our forest!” All squirrels applauded.
“Why have you waited for us?” asked Hope.
“It was because we knew only you have the power to save us. Only you can find
the key and the Princess.“
„What shall we do?“ asked Friend.
„First you must go to Don. He's the leader and can show you the way.”
“But the Dog-kingdom is so fare away!“, sighted Hope. „We will never be
able to get to him in time.”
“Don’t worry, you will.“, said the Squirrel. „I’ll give you something
which will help you.“