`` It never happened before . Had I used my own sword , '' and he explained its properties , `` the Prince of Wales would not be alive to tell his story . I can say no more , beyond offering my apology for a disappointment which I could not have foreseen . A gentleman can only say that he is sorry . But wait ! '' he added ; `` I can at least prove that my confidence in some of my resources is not misplaced . Bid me bring you something -- anything -- from the ends of the earth , and it shall be in your hands . I ca n't say fairer . '' King James reflected , while Prince Ricardo was pulling on the Seven-league Boots , which he had kicked off to fight more freely , and while the Duke of York bandaged Dick 's hand with a kerchief . `` Bring me , '' said his Majesty , `` Lord Lovat 's snuff-mull . '' `` Where does he live ? '' said Dick . `` At Gortuleg , in Scotland , '' answered King James . Dick was out of sight before the words were fairly spoken , and in ten minutes was back , bearing a large ram 's - horn snuff-box , with a big cairngorm set in the top , and the Frazer arms . `` Most astonishing ! '' said King James . `` A miracle ! '' said the Duke of York . `` You have entirely cleared your character , '' said the king . `` Your honour is without a stain , though it is a pity about the carpet .
Your nobility in not using your magical sword , under the greatest provocation , reconciles me to this fresh blighting XXXXX my hopes .
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