The Pearl of Wisdom. Scarcely has she dreamed of Wonderland than Alice has every reason to be amazed at the large white rabbit who suddenly appears in front of her in uniform and a captain's hat. The Great White Rabbit has been promoted from the Royal Herald to the Royal Captain. The Queen of Hearts entrusted her sailing yacht and crew to him of all people. Alice is allowed to go on board, but if she had known the aim and purpose of the sea voyage, she would certainly have preferred to stay on land.