says Dick . `` I had a letter from you this morning , and I believe you wanted to see me . '' `` From Pantouflia , sir , '' said Prince Charles ; `` why , that is hundreds of leagues away ! '' `` It is a good distance , '' said Dick ; `` but a mere step when you wear Seven - league Boots like mine . '' `` My dear prince , '' said Charles , throwing himself into his arms with rapture , and kissing him in the Italian fashion , which Dick did not half like , `` you are , indeed , worthy of your reputation ; and these are the celebrated Seven-league Boots ? Harry , '' he cried to his brother , `` come here at once and let me present you to his Royal Highness , our illustrious ally , Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia . The Duke of York -- Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia . Gentlemen , know each other ! '' The prince bowed in the most stately manner . `` I say , '' said Dick , who was seldom at all up to the standard of royal conversation , `` what 's that game you were playing ? It 's new to me . You sent the ball a tremendous long shot . '' `` The game is called golf , and is the favourite pastime of my loyal Scottish subjects , '' said Prince Charles . `` For that reason , that I may be able to share the amusements of my people , whom I soon hope to lead to a glorious victory , followed by a peaceful and prosperous reign , I am acquiring a difficult art . I 'm practising walking without stockings , too , to harden my feet , '' he said , in a more familiar tone of voice . `` I fancy there are plenty of long marches before me , and I would not be a spear 's length behind the hardiest Highlander . '' `` By Jove ! I respect you , '' said Dick , with the greatest sincerity ; `` but I do n't think , with me on your side , you will need to make many marches . It will all be plain sailing . '' `` Pray explain your plan , '' said Prince Charles .
`` The task of conquering back the throne of my fathers is not so simple as you seem XXXXX suppose . ''
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