Once back in Archazia's library, Shanzay said, "I have an idea." The others gathered around her. "Step one," she began, glancing at Martin with an apologetic smile, "trust our friend's instincts. If we'd followed Basil to begin with, we'd be that much closer to getting out of this mess."

"Thanks," he said, beaming at her. "And step two?"

She rubbed her hands together and said with a sly grin, "Trick that Jafar glimmer and retrieve the Hexwell Crown."