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he asked . `` I dreamt of it all night . '' `` Then we will ; and to prove I did not forget , the boatmen have their orders already . We go to the landing directly after noon . '' `` Not too soon , '' she answered , laughing . `` I have to dress , and make myself gorgeous as an empress . The day is soft and kind , and there will be many people on the water , where I am already known quite as well as here in the city as the daughter of the Prince of India . ''