`` Run , run , '' said the Queen ; `` I am impatient to see the dear creature . '' Away flew the factor , while another dinner was providing , and returned with the cat just as the rats and mice were devouring that also . He immediately put down Miss Puss , who killed a great number of them . The King rejoiced greatly to see his old enemies destroyed by so small a creature , and the Queen was highly pleased , and desired the cat might be brought near that she might look at her . Upon which the factor called `` Pussy , pussy , pussy ! '' and she came to him . He then presented her to the Queen , who started back , and was afraid to touch a creature who had made such havoc among the rats and mice ; however , when the factor stroked the cat and called `` Pussy , pussy ! '' the Queen also touched her and cried `` Putty , putty ! '' for she had not learned English . He then put her down on the Queen 's lap , where she , purring , played with her Majesty 's hand , and then sang herself to sleep . The King , having seen the exploits of Miss Puss , and being informed that her kittens would stock the whole country , bargained with the captain and factor for the whole ship 's cargo , and then gave them ten times as much for the cat as all the rest amounted to . On which , taking leave of their Majesties and other great personages at court , they sailed with a fair wind for England , whither we must now attend them . The morn had scarcely dawned when Mr. Fitzwarren arose to count over the cash and settle the business for that day . He had just entered the counting-house , and seated himself at the desk , when somebody came , tap , tap , at the door . `` Who 's there ? '' said Mr. Fitzwarren . `` A friend , '' answered the other . `` What friend can come at this unseasonable time ? '' `` A real friend is never unseasonable , '' answered the other . `` I come to bring you good news of your ship Unicorn . ''
The merchant bustled up in such a hurry that he forgot his gout ; instantly opened the door , and who should be seen waiting but the captain and factor , with a cabinet of jewels , and a bill of lading , for which the merchant lifted up his eyes and thanked heaven XXXXX sending him such a prosperous voyage .
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