Answer:
I think it's: James physically lost his hand but he could still emotionally/ mentally feel like he still has his missing hand
Explanation:
If you write them down as soon as you come up with the idea you will most likely remember everything you thought of. If you say it first then write it you will most likely forget a few things in your idea who could have been important for everything to go as planned in your head.
He stayed at Alexandria Royal Palace