This was but small comfort for Jem , for how and where was he to find the herb ? About this time the grand duke had a visit from a neighbouring prince , a friend of his . He sent for Long Nose and said to him : ` Now is the time to show what you can really do . This prince who is staying with me has better dinners than any one except myself , and is a great judge of cooking . As long as he is here you must take care that my table shall be served in a manner to surprise him constantly . At the same time , on pain of my displeasure , take care that no dish shall appear twice . Get everything you wish and spare nothing . If you want to melt down gold and precious stones , do so . I would rather be a poor man than have to blush before him . ' The dwarf bowed and answered : ` Your highness shall be obeyed . I will do all in my power to please you and the prince . ' From this time the little cook was hardly seen except in the kitchen , where , surrounded by his helpers , he gave orders , baked , stewed , flavoured and dished up all manner of dishes . 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 XXXXX my death to treat me to it , for you have never sent it up to me yet .
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