False dragons Loquinian and Xantham find the true dragon, Vim, who was captured and secluded by Blackbeard and his now-dragon henchman, Scurvy Joe.

Bedtime song: When Goldilocks Went to the House of the Bears

In his search for Practice Dragon, John St. Arthur encounters Blackbeard and his now-dragon henchman, Scurvy Joe.  John tries to handle the situation civilly but…

Bedtime song: Row, Row, Row Your Boat

A cunning mercenary finds opportunity for personal enrichment in the midst of the struggle between (false) dragons and humans.

Bedtime song: Goodnight Sweetheart 

Our heroes return to M’Kweener only to find more trouble: missing persons! Er, well, person and dragon…

Bedtime song: I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad

Three false but very deadly dragons unleash their breath weapons upon our heroes.  The end?

Bedtime song: Is you is or is you ain’t my baby

While John St. Arthur, Captain Hubbub, and others rest, Loquinian and other dragons plot our heroes’ demise.

Bedtime song: Ride a cock horse (but with mistaken lyric “bells on her nose” should be “bells on her toes”)

Our heroes relax with the crew of the Ruby around a beach fire, toasting… not marshmallows.

Bedtime song: Home, home on the range

Suspended high above the waters, John St. Arthur and others learn what is the most important question they should ask.

Bedtime song: I’ve Been Working on the Railroad