--- title: Chapter XVIII. Away to the South — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz · full text with trees description: Chapter XVIII. Away to the South, «The Wonderful Wizard of Oz» by L. Frank Baum: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: Dorothy wept bitterly at the passing of her hope to get home to Kansas again; but when she thought it all over she was glad she had n --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/) / [The Wonderful Wizard of Oz](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/) / Chapter XVIII. Away to the South # Chapter XVIII. Away to the South Chapter XVIII. Away to the South of «The Wonderful Wizard of Oz» by L. Frank Baum: the whole text, 81 sentences and 1178 words. Every sentence has its own page with its syntax tree and pragmatics, parsed by Mova itself. - [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/1/) — Dorothy wept bitterly at the passing of her hope to get home to Kansas again; but when she thought it all over she was glad she had not gone up in a balloon. - [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/2/) — And she also felt sorry at losing Oz, and so did her companions. - [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/3/) — The Tin Woodman came to her and said: - [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/4/) — “Truly I should be ungrateful if I failed to mourn for the man who gave me my lovely heart. - [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/5/) — I should like to cry a little because Oz is gone, if you will kindly wipe away my tears, so that I shall not rust.” - [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/6/) — “With pleasure,” she answered, and brought a towel at once. - [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/7/) — Then the Tin Woodman wept for several minutes, and she watched the tears carefully and wiped them away with the towel. - [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/8/) — When he had finished, he thanked her kindly and oiled himself thoroughly with his jeweled oil-can, to guard against mishap. - [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/9/) — The Scarecrow was now the ruler of the Emerald City, and although he was not a Wizard the people were proud of him. - [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/10/) — “For,” they said, “there is not another city in all the world that is ruled by a stuffed man.” - [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/11/) — And, so far as they knew, they were quite right. - [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/12/) — The morning after the balloon had gone up with Oz, the four travelers met in the Throne Room and talked matters over. - [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/13/) — The Scarecrow sat in the big throne and the others stood respectfully before him. - [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/14/) — “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. - [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/15/) — 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.” - [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/16/) — “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.” - [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/17/) — “For my part, I am content in knowing I am as brave as any beast that ever lived, if not braver,” said the Lion modestly. - [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/18/) — “If Dorothy would only be contented to live in the Emerald City,” continued the Scarecrow, “we might all be happy together.” - [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/19/) — “But I don’t want to live here,” cried Dorothy. - [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/20/) — “I want to go to Kansas, and live with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry.” - [21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/21/) — “Well, then, what can be done?” inquired the Woodman. - [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/22/) — The Scarecrow decided to think, and he thought so hard that the pins and needles began to stick out of his brains. - [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/23/) — Finally he said: - [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/24/) — “Why not call the Winged Monkeys, and ask them to carry you over the desert?” - [25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/25/) — “I never thought of that!” said Dorothy joyfully. - [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/26/) — “It’s just the thing. - [27](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/27/) — I’ll go at once for the Golden Cap.” - [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/28/) — When she brought it into the Throne Room she spoke the magic words, and soon the band of Winged Monkeys flew in through the open window and stood beside her. - [29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/29/) — “This is the second time you have called us,” said the Monkey King, bowing before the little girl. - [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/30/) — “What do you wish?” - [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/31/) — “I want you to fly with me to Kansas,” said Dorothy. - [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/32/) — But the Monkey King shook his head. - [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/33/) — “That cannot be done,” he said. - [34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/34/) — “We belong to this country alone, and cannot leave it. - [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/35/) — There has never been a Winged Monkey in Kansas yet, and I suppose there never will be, for they don’t belong there. - [36](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/36/) — We shall be glad to serve you in any way in our power, but we cannot cross the desert. - [37](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/37/) — Good-bye.” - [38](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/38/) — And with another bow, the Monkey King spread his wings and flew away through the window, followed by all his band. - [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/39/) — Dorothy was ready to cry with disappointment. - [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/40/) — “I have wasted the charm of the Golden Cap to no purpose,” she said, “for the Winged Monkeys cannot help me.” - [41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/41/) — “It is certainly too bad!” said the tender-hearted Woodman. - [42](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/42/) — The Scarecrow was thinking again, and his head bulged out so horribly that Dorothy feared it would burst. - [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/43/) — “Let us call in the soldier with the green whiskers,” he said, “and ask his advice.” - [44](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/44/) — So the soldier was summoned and entered the Throne Room timidly, for while Oz was alive he never was allowed to come farther than the door. - [45](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/45/) — “This little girl,” said the Scarecrow to the soldier, “wishes to cross the desert. - [46](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/46/) — How can she do so?” - [47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/47/) — “I cannot tell,” answered the soldier, “for nobody has ever crossed the desert, unless it is Oz himself.” - [48](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/48/) — “Is there no one who can help me?” asked Dorothy earnestly. - [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/49/) — “Glinda might,” he suggested. - [50](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/50/) — “Who is Glinda?” inquired the Scarecrow. - [51](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/51/) — “The Witch of the South. - [52](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/52/) — She is the most powerful of all the Witches, and rules over the Quadlings. - [53](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/53/) — Besides, her castle stands on the edge of the desert, so she may know a way to cross it.” - [54](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/54/) — “Glinda is a Good Witch, isn’t she?” asked the child. - [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/55/) — “The Quadlings think she is good,” said the soldier, “and she is kind to everyone. - [56](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/56/) — I have heard that Glinda is a beautiful woman, who knows how to keep young in spite of the many years she has lived.” - [57](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/57/) — “How can I get to her castle?” asked Dorothy. - [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/58/) — “The road is straight to the South,” he answered, “but it is said to be full of dangers to travelers. - [59](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/59/) — There are wild beasts in the woods, and a race of queer men who do not like strangers to cross their country. - [60](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/60/) — For this reason none of the Quadlings ever come to the Emerald City.” - [61](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/61/) — The soldier then left them and the Scarecrow said: - [62](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/62/) — “It seems, in spite of dangers, that the best thing Dorothy can do is to travel to the Land of the South and ask Glinda to help her. - [63](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/63/) — For, of course, if Dorothy stays here she will never get back to Kansas.” - [64](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/64/) — “You must have been thinking again,” remarked the Tin Woodman. - [65](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/65/) — “I have,” said the Scarecrow. - [66](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/66/) — “I shall go with Dorothy,” declared the Lion, “for I am tired of your city and long for the woods and the country again. - [67](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/67/) — I am really a wild beast, you know. - [68](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/68/) — Besides, Dorothy will need someone to protect her.” - [69](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/69/) — “That is true,” agreed the Woodman. - [70](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/70/) — “My axe may be of service to her; so I also will go with her to the Land of the South.” - [71](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/71/) — “When shall we start?” asked the Scarecrow. - [72](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/72/) — “Are you going?” they asked, in surprise. - [73](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/73/) — “Certainly. - [74](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/74/) — If it wasn’t for Dorothy I should never have had brains. - [75](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/75/) — She lifted me from the pole in the cornfield and brought me to the Emerald City. - [76](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/76/) — So my good luck is all due to her, and I shall never leave her until she starts back to Kansas for good and all.” - [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/77/) — “Thank you,” said Dorothy gratefully. - [78](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/78/) — “You are all very kind to me. - [79](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/79/) — But I should like to start as soon as possible.” - [80](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/80/) — “We shall go tomorrow morning,” returned the Scarecrow. - [81](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg55/20/81/) — “So now let us all get ready, for it will be a long journey.” - ← previous: [Chapter XVII. 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