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Well, to continue Horace's story... Fortified by hot food from the Golden Arches, the fugitives spend a pleasant Christmas Eve almost on the doorstep of Horace's old cave... They pass a comfortable night "indoors" for the first time in WEEKS! Morning finds at least ONE of the trio up and about - and in the most festive of moods!

...And THEN, of course, they just HAD to have LUNCH... And THEN, of course, Horace had to explain what "Christmas" was...

Which is why that evening at Knottwood Castle,  just as sheep farmer Gordon McGregor was trying to PROPOSE to Dr. Agnes Nizhoni, outside the Spongebob Room...

Confidently, Captain Hambone strides into the Party, his deep voice stopping the festivities in their tracks! (Gulp!)

CAP'N PEGGY GORDON and assorted weaponry from Knottwood's OFFICIAL BLACKSMITH, INTENTS, Smith of the West Most of CAPTAIN JIM HAMBONE's outfit and accessories from FRED JESKA, Undisputed KING of fantasy dioramas! And last but certainly not least, HORACE THE TROLL Courtesy of Our Buddy in Tulsa Dr. Agnes' necklace and hair ornament by our good friend, LEONOR Happy Meals courtesy of JANE from Maresnest