` Does that kind go smoothly ? ' the Knight asked in a tone of great interest , clasping his arms round the horse 's neck as he spoke , just in time to save himself from tumbling off again . ` Much more smoothly than a live horse , ' Alice said , with a little scream of laughter , in spite of all she could do to prevent it . ` I 'll get one , ' the Knight said thoughtfully to himself . ` One or two -- several . ' There was a short silence after this , and then the Knight went on again . ` I 'm a great hand at inventing things . Now , I daresay you noticed , that last time you picked me up , that I was looking rather thoughtful ? ' ` You WERE a little grave , ' said Alice . ` Well , just then I was inventing a new way of getting over a gate -- would you like to hear it ? ' ` Very much indeed , ' Alice said politely . ` I 'll tell you how I came to think of it , ' said the Knight . ` You see , I said to myself , `` The only difficulty is with the feet : the HEAD is high enough already . '' Now , first I put my head on the top of the gate -- then I stand on my head -- then the feet are high enough , you see -- then I 'm over , you see . ' ` Yes , I suppose you 'd be over when that was done , ' Alice said thoughtfully : ` but do n't you think it would be rather hard ? ' ' I have n't tried it yet , ' the Knight said , gravely : ` so I ca n't tell for certain -- but I 'm afraid it WOULD be a little hard . ' He looked so vexed at the idea , that Alice changed the subject hastily . ` What a curious helmet you 've got ! ' she said cheerfully . ` Is that your invention too ? '
The Knight XXXXX down proudly at his helmet , which hung from the saddle .
Does clasping getting looked put round save see vexed went