But it did not please HIM at all . The moment of disgrace seemed at hand , for he had no idea how to make this pasty . He went to his rooms very sad . As he sat there lost in thought the goose Mimi , who was left free to walk about , came up to him and asked what was the matter ? When she heard she said : ` Cheer up , my friend . I know the dish quite well : we often had it at home , and I can guess pretty well how it was made . ' Then she told him what to put in , adding : ' I think that will be all right , and if some trifle is left out perhaps they wo n't find it out . ' Sure enough , next day a magnificent pasty all wreathed round with flowers was placed on the table . Jem himself put on his best clothes and went into the dining hall . As he entered the head carver was in the act of cutting up the pie and helping the duke and his guests . The grand duke took a large mouthful and threw up his eyes as he swallowed it . ` Oh ! oh ! this may well be called the Queen of Pasties , and at the same time my dwarf must be called the king of cooks . Do n't you think so , dear friend ? ' The prince took several small pieces , tasted and examined carefully , and then said with a mysterious and sarcastic smile : ` The dish is very nicely made , but the Suzeraine is not quite complete -- as I expected . ' The grand duke flew into a rage . ` Dog of a cook , ' he shouted ; ` how dare you serve me so ? I 've a good mind to chop off your great head as a punishment . ' ` For mercy 's sake , do n't , your highness !
I made the pasty according to the best rules ; nothing has been XXXXX out .
Jem Mimi Pasties Suzeraine dish head left mind prince right