iskierka grumbled deep in her throat , but said grudgingly , `` well , if you very much dislike the idea of being a prince , i suppose i will give it up ; but you do want a hook- '' `` i should be very glad of a serviceable hook , of good steel , with no gewgaws to catch a blade upon in battle , '' granby said firmly , `` and as for the rest of the money , we will put it to provisioning , as the whale was caught for all our benefit , '' which temeraire brightened at , as repairing the injustice of iskierka 's selfishness .