`` My dear prince , '' said Charles , throwing himself into his arms with rapture , and kissing him in the Italian fashion , which Dick did not half like , `` you are , indeed , worthy of your reputation ; and these are the celebrated Seven-league Boots ? Harry , '' he cried to his brother , `` come here at once and let me present you to his Royal Highness , our illustrious ally , Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia . The Duke of York -- Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia . Gentlemen , know each other ! '' The prince bowed in the most stately manner . `` I say , '' said Dick , who was seldom at all up to the standard of royal conversation , `` what 's that game you were playing ? It 's new to me . You sent the ball a tremendous long shot . '' `` The game is called golf , and is the favourite pastime of my loyal Scottish subjects , '' said Prince Charles . `` For that reason , that I may be able to share the amusements of my people , whom I soon hope to lead to a glorious victory , followed by a peaceful and prosperous reign , I am acquiring a difficult art . I 'm practising walking without stockings , too , to harden my feet , '' he said , in a more familiar tone of voice . `` I fancy there are plenty of long marches before me , and I would not be a spear 's length behind the hardiest Highlander . '' `` By Jove ! I respect you , '' said Dick , with the greatest sincerity ; `` but I do n't think , with me on your side , you will need to make many marches . It will all be plain sailing . '' `` Pray explain your plan , '' said Prince Charles . `` The task of conquering back the throne of my fathers is not so simple as you seem to suppose . '' `` I 've done a good many difficult things , '' said Dick , modestly . `` The conqueror of the magician , Gorgonzola , and the Giant Who never Knew when he had Enough , need not tell me that , '' said Prince Charles , with a courteous allusion to two of Ricardo 's most prodigious adventures . `` Oh !
I 've very little to be proud of , really , '' said Dick , blushing ; `` anyone could do as much with my fairy things , XXXXX which , no doubt , you have heard .
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