缁块噹浠欒釜_濂ュ吂鍥界殑榄旀硶甯_The Wonderful Wizard of Oz_179

guard against mishap. 　The Scarecrow was now the ruler of the Emerald City, and although he was not a Wizard the people were proud of him. 　"For," they said, "there is not another city in all the world that is ruled by a stuffed man." And, so far as they knew, they were quite right. 　The morning after the balloon had gone up with Oz, the four travelers met in the Throne Room and talked matters over. The Scarecrow sat in the big throne and the others stood respectfully before him. 　"We are not so unlucky," said the new ruler, "for this Palace and the Emerald City belong to us, and we can do just as we please. When I remember that a short time ago I was up on a pole in a farmer's cornfield, and that now I am the ruler of this beautiful City, I am quite satisfied with my lot." 　"I also," said the Tin Woodman, "am well-pleased with my new heart; and, really, that was the only thing I wished in all the world." 　"For my part, I am content in knowing I