Puddleglum always swore, after his great adventure, that he'd never leave home again. Who would want leave such a lovely place as the Northern Marsh with his cozy wigwam, all his wiggle friends close (but not too close), especially the fine ladywiggle, Drizzlerue who knew how to keep a visit short and the eel stew warm?

But when King Rilian pays a visit, talking excitedly about finding a passage to Bism, Puddleglum knew he must leave again — after all, the King would need his steady, upbeat presence on this new adventure.