Twenty-Two:
Brian slipped free from Clownie a bag and key-ring. He found his parents and released them.
"...let's go, Brian," said his mother.
"Ha ha," said Spot. "Losing zee crown to me is zee grand honor, no?"
"Spotted dog, into the bag," said Clownie. Spot vanished, but Clownie discovered his bag missing.
When he found Brian, he shut the door on them both.
"...give it to me," said Clownie. Spot dashed from the bag and took the crown.
"Monsieur le Brian into zee bag," said Spot.
"Take it," said Clownie, broken-hearted. "Crowns attract the cruelty love holds at bay."