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 of the royal establishment . CHAPTER VII . Prince Ricardo and an Old Enemy . -LCB- The Yellow Dwarf : p123.jpg -RCB- `` There is one brute I wish I could get upsides with , '' said Ricardo , at breakfast one morning , his mouth full of sardine . `` Really , Ricardo , your language is most unprincely , '' said his august father ; `` I am always noticing it . You mean , I suppose , that there is one enemy of the human race whom you wish to abolish . What is the name of the doomed foe ? '' `` Well , he is the greatest villain in history , '' said Ricardo .
`` You must have read XXXXX him , sir , the Yellow Dwarf . ''
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