which his Majesty has been making such magnificent preparations, the
better. I may just add, that within the last few days I have perceived a
small outbreak in my dining-room, which combined with observations
upon
the course of the river escaping where the evil men enter, has
convinced
me that close to the spot must lie a deep gulf in its channel. This
discovery will, I trust, add considerably to the otherwise immense
forces at his Majesty's disposal."
He ceased, and the king graciously acknowledged his speech with a
bend
of his head; whereupon Glump, after a bow to his Majesty, slid down
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