Sergey Streltsov.

Yester-times.

Mini-novel for children.

Synopsis.

Talantus, the king of Saint Lakes, dies when offering sacrifice to God. His daughter Lavinia inherits his throne. Knights promised their loyalty to her. Mercenaries put up mutiny but soon are driven out by loyal knights of Lavinia. Elizora, the enchantress was told by Evil Genius Nemigo to spread power of Hieroglyph, the chief of marine robbers, who is controlled by her over Saint Lake and to kidnap Lavinia.

Forces of Hieroglyph besieges castle of Lavinia, by military trick they defeat knights of Lavinia.

Good Genius Omigo told to prince Timeus to free Lavinia. He meets on the road to Labion, the island where Lavinia is held, knight Fluctuantius who agreed to accompany him on mission.

On the road to Labion Timeus and Fluctuantius disenchant two princesses enchanted by Elizora. When Timeus and Fluctuantius arrive on Labion they fight with monsters of Elizora.

By occasional miracle Hieroglyph is disenchanted and it becomes obvious that she is princess Honoria, cousin of Lavinia.

Final wedding of Timeus and Lavinia, and Fluctuantius and Honoria.