Then he cocked his little eye at the king . `` Nay , she is somewhere in the unknown centre of South America , '' said his Majesty ; `` somewhere behind Mount Roraima , where nobody has ever been . I must look into this . '' Then he put on the Wishing Cap , and wished that the bird would assume his natural shape if he was under enchantment , as there seemed too good reason to believe . Instantly Dick stood before him . -LCB- Instantly Dick stood before him : p170.jpg -RCB- `` Ricardo ! '' cried the king in horror ; `` and in this disguise ! Where have you been ? What have you done with Jaqueline ? Where are the Seven-league Boots ? Where is the Sword of Sharpness ? Speak ! Get up ! '' for Dick was kneeling and weeping bitterly at the royal feet . `` All lost ! '' said Dick . `` Poor Jaqueline ! she was the best girl , and the prettiest , and the kindest . And the Earthquaker 's got her , and the Giant 's got the other things , '' Dick ended , crying bitterly . `` Calm yourself , Ricardo , '' said his Majesty , very pale , but calm and determined .
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