After Mendanbar gets over his preconceived notions about "empty-headed princesses" (having run into one himself earlier that day), Cimorene is able to identify the scales as coming from Woraug, a dragon who had conspired with wizards to make himself King and had been turned into a toad for his un-dragonlike behavior.
Antorell, not knowing that Mendanbar is present, says that the King of the Enchanted Forest is preparing for war with the dragons.
Mendanbar then fights Antorell, Cimorene eventually melting him by pouring a bucket of soapy water with lemon juice all over him.
Mendanbar and Cimorene travel to Flat Top Mountain to borrow a magic carpet from the giantess Ballimore, an acquaintance of Kazul.
[2] Celeste Steward of the School Library Journal praised the audiobook's "perfect" pacing and "superb" delivery, highlighting the performances of Mike Dirksen and Lauren Singer.