Of course the king did not tell the tradesmen what they were . `` Now , gentlemen , '' said his Majesty , `` you see these old things . For reasons which I must ask you to excuse me for keeping to myself , I wish you to provide me with objects exactly and precisely similar to these , with all the look of age . '' The tradesmen examined the objects , each choosing that in his own line of business . `` As to the sword , sire , '' said the cutler , `` it is an Andrea Ferrara , a fine old blade . By a lucky accident , I happen to have one at home in a small collection of ancient weapons , exactly like it . This evening it shall be at your Majesty 's disposal . '' `` Perhaps , Herr Schnitzler , you will kindly write an order for it , as I wish no one of you to leave the palace , if you can conveniently stay , till your business is finished . '' `` With pleasure , your Majesty , '' says the cutler . `` As to the old rug , '' said the upholsterer , `` I have a Persian one quite identical with it at home , at your Majesty 's service . '' `` Then you can do like Herr Schnitzler , '' who was the cutler . `` And I , '' said the hatter , `` have two old caps just like these , part of a bankrupt theatrical stock . '' `` We are most fortunate , '' said the king . `` The boots , now I come to think of it , are unimportant , at least for the present . Perhaps we can borrow a pair from the theatre . '' `` As for the glass , '' said the optician , `` if your Majesty will allow me to take it home with me -- '' `` I am afraid I can not part with it , '' said the king ; `` but that , too , is unimportant , or not very pressing . '' Then he called for a servant , to order luncheon for the shopkeepers , and paper for them to write their orders on . But no one was within hearing , and in that very old part of the palace there were no bells . `` Just pardon me for an instant , while I run downstairs , '' said his Majesty ; `` and , it seems a strange thing to ask , but may I advise you not to sit down on that carpet ? I have a reason for it . ''
In fact , he was afraid that someone might sit down on it , and wish he was somewhere else , and be carried away , as was the nature XXXXX the carpet .
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