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`` The English language does not contain words in which to express the damned cheek of these flounders . They say that you , '' he pointed to the Queen , `` and you , Donovan , and you , my friend Gorman , must go at once on the Megalian navy . It will carry you to Sicily . It will put you there in a dump , and you must embark before noon . Great Scott ! '' `` Oh , but that 's just silly , '' said the Queen . `` We sha n't take any notice of it . ''