`` Enough of this fooling , sir ! '' he said . `` It is easy , but cowardly , to mock at an unfortunate prince . Take your carpet and be off with you , out of the gardens , or your shoulders shall taste my club . '' `` There has been some mistake , '' Ricardo said ; `` the wrong carpet has been brought by accident , or the carpet has lost its power . '' `` In this sacred city , blessed by the presence of his Holiness the Pope , and the relics of so many martyrs and saints , magic may well cease to be potent , '' said the Duke of York . `` Nonsense ! You are an impostor , sir ! Leave my presence ! '' cried Prince Charles , lifting his golf-club . Dick caught it out of his hand , and broke across his knee as fine a driver as ever came from Robertson 's shop at St. Andrew 's . `` The quarrels of princes are not settled with clubs , sir ! Draw and defend yourself ! '' he said , kicking off his boots and standing in his socks on the grass . Think of the horror of poor Jaqueline , who witnessed this terrible scene of passion from a fold in Prince Ricardo 's dress ! What could the girl do to save the life of two princes , the hopes of one nation , and of a respectable minority in another ? In a moment Prince Charles 's rapier was shining in the sunlight , and he fell on guard in the most elegant attitude , his left hand gracefully raised and curved . Dick drew his sword , but , as suddenly , threw it down again . `` Hang it ! '' he exclaimed , `` I ca n't hit you with this !
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