The Lost Treasure of Annwn by Catherine Cooper, RON, COOPER Read Free Book Online Page A

all kinds of languages both written and spoken.’
    Camelin rolled his eyes but Nora shook her head.
    â€˜I think we’ll let Jack try to read it first.’
    Jack concentrated hard on the letters. As he scrunched his eyes he found he could read the words…
To
The Great
Jack Brenin
    â€˜Oh well done Jack,’ said Nora.
    â€˜Well done Jack, well done Jack, it’s always well done Jack,’ grumbled Camelin. ‘Open it up, oh great one, and read what it says.’
    Jack turned the envelope over. It was similar to the one he’d had from Annwn but instead of a letter A under the seal, there were two capital letters on either side of a white flower.
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    â€˜M M?’ he read before looking at Nora.
    â€˜Meadow Mound,’ she explained. ‘If it was FM it would be Forest Mound, fairies always put the initials of the meeting place on the back. Each mound has its own special symbol too.’
    Jack showed it to Nora.
    â€˜That’s definitely from the fairy mound in the meadow.’
    Jack carefully broke the seal. As the flower split in two a cloud of sparkling dust cascaded to the floor. Jack could see every colour of the rainbow in it as it fell.
    â€˜Hmm! Fairies,’ grumbled Camelin.
    â€˜What’s it say Jack?’ asked Elan.
    He screwed his eyes up and concentrated on the letters.
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    â€˜Please call tonight at dusk.’
    â€˜Who taught you how to do that?’ asked Camelin.
    â€˜No one; if you concentrated hard you’d be able to read it too. It’s upside down and back to front!’
    Camelin tossed his beak in the air and flew over to the windowsill.
    â€˜Why does everyone get excited at the mention of fairies?’
    No one answered, but Jack knew Camelin was right, he felt excited at the prospect of being able to see the Fair Folk who lived in the meadow. The Dorysk coughed and bowed low again to Jack.
    â€˜I’m invited too and I can be your guide.’
    â€˜That would be great, thanks.’
    â€˜Urgh! I’m glad they didn’t invite me,’ mumbled Camelin as he looked over at the pile of little green parcels on the table.
    â€˜We’ve got guests arriving,’ said Elan.
    They stood and watched as a group of rats, with Motley at the front, marched across the patio. Raggs hobbled along at the rear as he tried to keep up.
    â€˜Halt!’ ordered Motley.
    The rats obediently stood very still.
    â€˜All present and correct! Permission to enter?’
    â€˜Come in, come in,’ said Nora. ‘Everything’s ready.’
    Orin ran over to the patio and waited patiently while Motley dismissed the Night Guard. She went and sat with them, at the far end of the table, on the upturned beakers. Nora had placed a small cushion for the Dorysk to sit on at the head of their small table.
    â€˜Where’s Timmery?’ Jack whispered to Elan.
    â€˜He’s coming along with the entertainment later, it’s a surprise for the Dorysk.’
    When everyone was seated, Nora tapped her glass with a spoon. Jack expected her to invite them all to eat but instead she thanked the Dorysk for all his help and listed his many skills. Camelin yawned loudly and looked longingly at his bowl.
    â€˜No one said anything about speeches,’ he whispered in Jack’s ear.
    Motley stood up and carried on when Nora had finished and explained what an important asset the Dorysk would be to the Night Guard. When he’d finished, the Dorysk stood and bowed.
    â€˜I can’t thank you enough for your friendship and kindness. It will be my honour to join the Night Guard, now Raggs has other duties.’
    â€˜Hold up your right paw,’ ordered Motley. ‘Do you swear to do your best at all times, to protect all who live in and around Ewell House, and to obey the rules and regulations of the Night Guard?’
    â€˜I do,’ replied the Dorysk, solemnly.
    A great cheer went up from everyone at the table,