Before venturing to meet Glinda, they were escorted to a chamber within the Castle, where Dorothy refreshed herself, and the Lion vigorously shook the dust out of his majestic mane. The Scarecrow diligently patted himself into his finest shape, while the Woodman meticulously polished his gleaming tin and oiled his joints. Once they were all impeccably presentable, they followed the soldier girl into a grand room, where the enchanting Witch Glinda sat upon a magnificent throne. She appeared both stunningly beautiful and remarkably youthful in their eyes. Her luscious red hair cascaded down her shoulders, complementing her pure white dress. Her eyes, a gentle shade of blue, beamed kindly upon the little girl.
"What can I do for you, my dear child?" she inquired. Eagerly, Dorothy recounted her entire tale to the Witch: the tornado that had whisked her away to the wondrous Land of Oz, her fortuitous encounters with her loyal companions, and the extraordinary adventures they had experienced. "My foremost desire now," she added, "is to return to Kansas, for I fear Aunt Em must be tormented by dreadful thoughts of my well-being. Her distress would surely lead her to don mourning attire, and unless the crops fare better this year than they did last, I fear Uncle Henry cannot bear such expenses."
"Bless your dear heart," Glinda responded, "I am certain I can reveal a way for you to journey back to Kansas." Pausing momentarily, camera switching out, she added, "However, if I do assist you, you must surrender the Golden Cap to me."
"Willingly!" exclaimed Dorothy without hesitation. "Indeed, it holds no value for me now, and once it is in your possession, you shall command the Winged Monkeys on three separate occasions."
"And I believe i shall require their services exactly those three times," replied Glinda with a smile. Dorothy then handed over the Golden Cap, and the Witch turned to the Scarecrow, inquiring, "What shall you do once Dorothy has left the land of Oz?"
"I shall return to the Emerald City," he replied with confidence. "For I have been appointed its ruler by the great and powerful Oz himself, and the people hold me in high regard. The only quandary that troubles me is how to traverse the treacherous hill of the Hammer-Heads."
"Fear not, for by utilizing the powers of the Golden Cap, I shall command the Winged Monkeys to carry you safely to the gates of the Emerald City," declared Glinda. "It would be a disservice to deprive the people of such a remarkable ruler."
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
AdventureWhen a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Fairuza Balk) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow...