You nod your head vigorously. “Don’t worry about that, everypon-erm, everybrownie. Your secret is safe with me.”

You feel the eyes of all the brownies on you. Glomgrime presses, “Are you certain that you can give your word? It is a matter of great importance, and there can be no lapse or dishonesty in this vow.”

You feel yourself start to sweat. “Ah, of course! Don’t you all worry, you can count on Carrot Top!”

In the back, you see Danneltuft hang his head and sigh. Glomgrime frowns and says, “We hoped it would not come to this, but it is clear that you are false in your dealings with us. We must therefore take action to prevent the betrayal which is already writ on your face and in your heart.”

“What? No! No, you don’t understand, I just—”

The world spins, and you fall unconscious.

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