` Well , call him then , so that I can see what sort of a man he is . ' ` He is a little too far off for that , ' replied Long . ` He would hardly hear my voice , and he could n't be here for some time yet , as he has so much to carry . I think I had better go and bring him myself , ' and this time he stretched himself to such a height that his head was lost in the clouds . He made two or three strides , took his friend on his back , and set him down before the prince . The new-comer was a very fat man , and as round as a barrel . ` Who are you ? ' asked the prince , ` and what can you do ? ' ` Your worship , Broad is my name , and I can make myself as wide as I please . ' ` Let me see how you manage it . ' ` Run , my lord , as fast as you can , and hide yourself in the wood , ' cried Broad , and he began to swell himself out . -LSB- Illustration : BROAD PUFFS HIMSELF OUT -RSB- The prince did not understand why he should run to the wood , but when he saw Long flying towards it , he thought he had better follow his example . He was only just in time , for Broad had so suddenly inflated himself that he very nearly knocked over the prince and his horse too . He covered all the space for acres round . You would have thought he was a mountain ! At length Broad ceased to expand , drew a deep breath that made the whole forest tremble , and shrank into his usual size . ` You have made me run away , ' said the prince . ` But it is not every day one meets with a man of your sort . I will take you into my service . ' So the three companions continued their journey , and when they were drawing near the rocks they met a man whose eyes were covered by a bandage .
` Your excellency , ' said XXXXX , ` this is our third comrade .
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