The wonderful Sheep (7)

The wonderful sheep (7)

" Fear nothing, Princess, " said the Captain of the Guard.
" I would far rather die myself than hurt you ; but even if I am killed you will not be safe : we must find some way of making the King believe that you are dead. "

" That can we do? " said Miranda ; " unless you take him my heart and my tongue he will never believe you. "

The Princess and the Captain of the Guard were talking so earnestly that they did not think of Patypata, but she had overheard all they said, and now came and threw herself at Miranda's feet.

" Madam, " she said, " I offer you my life ; let me be killed, I shall be only too happy to die for such a kind mistress. "

" Why, Patypata, " cried the Princess, kissing her, " that would never do ; your life is as precious to me as my own, especially after such a proof of your affection as you have just given me. "

" You are right, Princess, " said Grabugeon, coming forward, " to love such a faithful slave as Patypata ; she is more use to you than I am, I offer you my tongue and my heart most willingly, especially as I wish to make a great name for myself in Goblin Land. "

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