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am found--the heavy curse of heaven fall on the law of the land that hath
commanded it!--I shall hang!" {1}
A ringing voice came through the murky air--
"
Thou shalt NOT!--and this day the end of that law is come!"
All turned, and saw the fantastic figure of the little King approaching
hurriedly; as it emerged into the light and was clearly revealed, a
general explosion of inquiries broke out--
"
Who is it? WHAT is it? Who art thou, manikin?"
The boy stood unconfused in the midst of all those surprised and
questioning eyes, and answered with princely dignity--
"I am Edward, King of England."
A wild burst of laughter followed, partly of derision and partly of
delight in the excellence of the joke. The King was stung. He said
sharply--
"
Ye mannerless vagrants, is this your recognition of the royal boon I
have promised?"
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