Ashton, John, b. 1834 · London, Chatto and Windus · leaf 234
Torn Thumb. 215 All which he did, and for the sameOur king his signet gave,Which Tom about his middle woreLong time a girdle brave. The king used to take him out hunting, and Tom was madeproficient in martial exercises—so much so that at onetourney we read: And good Sir Lancelot du LakeSir Tristram… … Nay, his prowess was such that he beat all comers, SirKhion and the rest; even the invincible Lancelot had hishorse clean run through. 214 Chap-Books of the Eighteenth Century. Indeed, it was through his exertions in this manner that hefell sick and finally died, and was buried with great pomp.His…
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