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you a present of a fine chicken ready plucked! . . ." To think that they should have had the audacity to make such a proposal to me! For although I am a puppet, possessing perhaps nearly all the faults in the world, there is one that I certainly will never be guilty of, that of making terms with and sharing in the gains of dishonest people!'

'Well said, my boy!' cried the peasant, slapping him on the shoulder. 'Such sentiments do you honour: and as a proof of my gratitude I will at once set you at liberty, and you may return home.'

And he removed the dog's collar.