# XIX: The King of Ev explained — Ozma of Oz

> Chapter companion for Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

## What happens

The adventurers return from the Nome Kingdom to Ev, where they reunite with the Tin Woodman after discovering he was enchanted as a whistle in Prince Evring's pocket. They arrive at the royal palace, where the Queen proclaims her eldest son King Evardo Fifteenth, and the people celebrate. The chapter ends with festivities and a gift to Billina.

## Themes in this chapter

### Friendship and Loyalty

The characters' joy at reuniting with the Tin Woodman and their mutual support highlights deep bonds.

### Magic and Wonder

The Tin Woodman's enchantment as a whistle and the magic carpet crossing the gulf evoke wonder.

### Home and Belonging

The return to Ev and the celebration of the new king emphasize the theme of homecoming and belonging.

## Character check-ins

### Dorothy Gale

Rides the Sawhorse with Prince Evring and is overjoyed to reunite with the Tin Woodman.

### Ozma

Leads the group back to Ev, uses the magic carpet to cross the gulf, and welcomes the Tin Woodman.

### Billina

Rides on the Sawhorse's head, discovers the Tin Woodman's enchantment as a whistle, and receives a pearl and sapphire necklace.

### Tik-Tok

Travels with the group and greets the Tin Woodman, though he dents his fingers shaking hands.

### Scarecrow

Expresses sorrow at leaving the Tin Woodman behind, then joyfully reunites with him.

### Tin Woodman

Reappears from enchantment as a whistle, is hugged by Dorothy and welcomed by all.

### Prince Evring

Rides with Dorothy, blows a whistle that alarms the Sawhorse, and is upset when the whistle is lost.

### Queen of Ev

Returns to her kingdom, proclaims her son King Evardo Fifteenth, and entertains the visitors.

## Key lines

> I would be quite content," said the Scarecrow to Tiktok, "were only the Tin Woodman with us. But it breaks my heart to leave him behind."

The Scarecrow tells Tiktok he would be happy if the Tin Woodman were there, but it saddens him to leave him.

_Expresses the Scarecrow's sorrow at parting from his friend._

> No wonder I couldn't find the Tin Woodman," she said; "and no wonder the magic belt didn't make him appear, or the King couldn't find him, either!"

Billina realizes why the Tin Woodman was not found—he was enchanted as a whistle in the Prince's pocket.

_Billina explains the mystery of the Tin Woodman's disappearance._

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