However , he began by asking questions about the day 's sport , which Ricardo answered with modesty . Then his Majesty observed that , from all he had ever read or heard , he believed Ethiopia , where the fight was , to be in Africa , not in Asia . `` I really wish , Ricardo , that you would attend to your geography a little more . It is most necessary to a soldier that he should know where his enemy is , and if he has to fight the Dutch , for instance , not to start with his army for Central Asia . '' `` I could always spot them through the magic glass , father , '' said Dick ; `` it saves such a lot of trouble . I hate geography . '' `` But the glass might be lost or broken , or the Fairies might take it away , and then where are you ? '' `` Oh , you would know where to go , or Mr. Belsham . '' Now Mr. Belsham was his tutor , from Oxford . `` But I shall not always be here , and when I die -- '' `` Do n't talk of dying , sire , '' said Dick . `` Why , you are not so very old ; you may live for years yet . Besides , I ca n't stand the notion . You must live for ever ! '' `` That sentiment is unusual in a Crown Prince , '' thought the king ; but he was pleased for all that . `` Well , to oblige you , I 'll try to struggle against old age , '' he said ; `` but there are always accidents . Now , Dick , like a good fellow , and to please me , work hard all to-morrow till the afternoon . I 'll come in and help you . And there 's always a splendid evening rise of trout in the lake just now , so you can have your play after your work . You 'll enjoy it more , and I daresay you are tired after a long day with the big game . It used to tire me , I remember . ''
`` I am rather tired , '' said Dick ; and indeed he looked a little pale , for a XXXXX in the inside of a gigantic sea-monster is fatiguing , from the heat and want of fresh air which are usually found in such places .
Africa Asia Dick Ethiopia Majesty Prince Ricardo afternoon day sire