The prince had been a fortnight with the grand duke , and enjoyed himself mightily . They ate five times a day , and the duke had every reason to be content with the dwarf 's talents , for he saw how pleased his guest looked . On the fifteenth day the duke sent for the dwarf and presented him to the prince . ` You are a wonderful cook , ' said the prince , ` and you certainly know what is good . All the time I have been here you have never repeated a dish , and all were excellent . But tell me why you have never served the queen of all dishes , a Suzeraine Pasty ? ' The dwarf felt frightened , for he had never heard of this Queen of Pasties before . But he did not lose his presence of mind , and replied : ' I have waited , hoping that your highness ' visit here would last some time , for I proposed to celebrate the last day of your stay with this truly royal dish . ' ` Indeed , ' laughed the grand duke ; ` then I suppose you would have waited for the day of my death to treat me to it , for you have never sent it up to me yet . However , you will have to invent some other farewell dish , for the pasty must be on my table to-morrow . ' ` As your highness pleases , ' said the dwarf , and took leave . 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 .
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