he said to Alice . Alice shook her head . ` In hopes some bees may make a nest in it -- then I should get the honey . ' ` But you 've got a bee-hive -- or something like one -- fastened to the saddle , ' said Alice . ` Yes , it 's a very good bee-hive , ' the Knight said in a discontented tone , ` one of the best kind . But not a single bee has come near it yet . And the other thing is a mouse-trap . I suppose the mice keep the bees out -- or the bees keep the mice out , I do n't know which . ' ' I was wondering what the mouse-trap was for , ' said Alice . ` It is n't very likely there would be any mice on the horse 's back . ' ` Not very likely , perhaps , ' said the Knight : ` but if they DO come , I do n't choose to have them running all about . ' ` You see , ' he went on after a pause , ` it 's as well to be provided for EVERYTHING . That 's the reason the horse has all those anklets round his feet . ' ` But what are they for ? ' Alice asked in a tone of great curiosity . ` To guard against the bites of sharks , ' the Knight replied . ` It 's an invention of my own . And now help me on . I 'll go with you to the end of the wood -- What 's the dish for ? ' ` It 's meant for plum-cake , ' said Alice .
` We 'd better take it with us , ' the XXXXX said .
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