Lance: I've heard of an Ox, a professor from Quox no longer permitted to teach, who has lost all powers of speech. And an owl in villager's rock, A vicar with a thriving flock, no longer permitted to preach, now he only can screech! Only rumors, but still, enough to give pause to anyone with paws. Something bad is happening in Carona
Varian: Something bad? Happening in Caroan?
Lance: Under the surface, Behind the scenes, Something Baaa... Sorry bad
Varian: Dr. Strongbow, are you alright? Shall I fetch you a glass of water?
Lance: No, I don't know what came over me.
Varian: So, you're saying that there are animals that have, somehow, forgotten to speak? But, how is that scientifically possible
Lance: Well, with so much pressure not to...
Madam Gothal enters
Gothal: I heard there was some sort of disturbance in class. Are you alright, Doctor? Oh, Varian, You're still here! I thought you would have been on your way to my seminar by now.
Varian: Yes Madam, ordinarily I would be but....
Gothal: But what? I do hope I have not misplaced my trust in you. Magic is a very demanding mistress, and if one has ambitions of meeting the Wizard. I'm sure Dr. Strongbow sees my point.
Madam Gothal exits
Varian: I'd better go. Doctor Strongbow, if something bad is happening to the animals then someone must tell the Wizard. that's why we have a Wizard!
Both: Nothing bad at all
Lance: Nothing truly all the Baaa.... Sorry... bad
Varian: I couldn't happen here in Carona........