`` But , Jaqueline , about that mosquito ? '' for she had told him this part of the adventure . `` That was a very convenient mosquito , though I do n't know how Dick was able to observe it from any distance . I see your hand in that , my dear , and I am glad you can make such kind and wise use of the lessons of the good Fairy Paribanou . Jaqueline , '' he added solemnly , laying his hand on her head , `` You have saved the honour of Pantouflia , which is dearer to me than life . Without your help , I tremble to think what might have occurred . '' The princess blushed very much , and felt very happy . `` Now run away to the queen , my dear , '' said his Majesty , `` I want to think things over . '' He did think them over , and the more he thought the more he felt the inconvenience attending the possession of fairy things . `` An eclipse one day , as nearly as possible a revolution soon after ! '' he said to himself . `` But for Jaqueline , Ricardo 's conduct would have been blazed abroad , England would have been irritated . It is true she can not get at Pantouflia very easily ; we have no sea-coast , and we are surrounded by friendly countries . But it would have been a ticklish and discreditable position . I must really speak to Dick , '' which he did next morning after breakfast . `` You have broken my rules , Ricardo , '' he said . `` True , there is no great harm done , and you have confessed frankly ; but how am I to trust you any longer ? '' `` I 'll give you my sacred word of honour , father , that I 'll never meddle with politics again , or start on an expedition , without telling you . I have had enough of it . And I 'll turn over a new leaf .
I 've learned XXXXX be ashamed of my ignorance ; and I 've sent for Francalanza , and I 'll fence every day , and read like anything . ''
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