I am not satisfied , '' his Majesty went on reflecting , `` with this plan of changing the magical articles . The first time was of no great importance , and I could not know that the boy would start on an expedition without giving me warning . But , in to-day 's affair he owes his safety entirely to himself and Pepper , '' for he had not seen the wasp . `` The Fairy of the Desert quite baffled me : it was terrible . I shall restore the right fairy things to-night . As to the Fairy of the Desert , '' he said , forgetting that his Wishing Cap was on , `` I wish she were dead ! '' A hollow groan and the sound of a heavy body falling interrupted the king . He looked all about the room , but saw nothing . He was alone ! `` She must have been in the room , invisible , '' said the king ; and , of course , she has died in that condition . `` But I must find her body ! '' The king groped about everywhere , like a blind man , and at last discovered the dead body of the wicked fairy lying on the sofa . He could not see it , of course , but he felt it with his hands . `` This is very awkward , '' he remarked . `` I can not ring for the servants and make them take her away . There is only one plan . '' So he wished she were in her family pyramid , in the Egyptian desert , and in a second the sofa was unoccupied . `` A very dangerous and revengeful enemy is now removed from Ricardo 's path in life , '' said his Majesty , and went to dress for dinner . Meanwhile Ricardo was riding gaily home . The yellow light of Jaunia had vanished , and pure blue sky broke overhead as soon as the dauntless Dwarf had drawn his latest breath .
The poor , trembling people XXXXX the country came out of their huts and accompanied Dick , cheering , and throwing roses which had been yellow roses , but blushed red as soon as the Dwarf expired .
So about as at from like of on to with