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lands on the gentleman's overcoat, causing the gentleman to faint. Boadicea and Chad both try to remove the stain but fail, so Bill makes a machine to clean the jacket. The gentleman is very happy and, as it is getting late, agrees to take the king home.
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a seaman to find unusual things from all over the world. He has found a seed of the rare 'Australian nose plant' which produces the loveliest scent. However he cannot grow it as it requires very specific conditions.
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