Ashton, John, b. 1834 · London Chatto and Windus · leaf 229
The fish was sent to King Arthur; Tom wus discovered,and taken into high favour at Court. Among the deeds of courtship done.His Highness did commandThat he should dance a galliard braveUpon the Queens left hand. … Tom Thumb. 213 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…
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