he said to himself . `` But for Jaqueline , Ricardo 's conduct would have been blazed abroad , England would have been irritated . It is true she can not get at Pantouflia very easily ; we have no sea-coast , and we are surrounded by friendly countries . But it would have been a ticklish and discreditable position . I must really speak to Dick , '' which he did next morning after breakfast . `` You have broken my rules , Ricardo , '' he said . `` True , there is no great harm done , and you have confessed frankly ; but how am I to trust you any longer ? '' `` I 'll give you my sacred word of honour , father , that I 'll never meddle with politics again , or start on an expedition , without telling you . I have had enough of it . And I 'll turn over a new leaf . I 've learned to be ashamed of my ignorance ; and I 've sent for Francalanza , and I 'll fence every day , and read like anything . '' `` Very good , '' said the king . `` I believe you mean what you say . Now go to your fencing lesson . '' `` But , I say , father , '' cried Ricardo , `` was it not strange about the magic carpet ? '' `` I told you not to trust to these things , '' said the king . `` Some enchanter may have deprived it of its power , it may be worn out , someone may have substituted a common Persian rug ; anything may happen . You must learn to depend on yourself . Now , be off with you , I 'm busy . And remember , you do n't stir without my permission . ''
The prince ran off , and presently the sounds of stamping feet and '' un , deux ; doublez , degagez , vite ; contre de carte , '' and so forth , might be heard over a great part XXXXX the royal establishment .
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