Ashton, John, b. 1834 · London Chatto and Windus · leaf 235
2li Chap-Books of the Eighteenth Century. He was rescued, but narrowly escaped death, and was broughtbefore King Thunston. In shameful sort Tom Thumb appeardBefore his Majesty,But grown so weak could not be heard,Which caused his malady. … He recovered and was taken into high favour by the king, who For lodgings—Now the King resolvd A palace should be framdThe walls of this most stately place A\ere lovely to behold.For workmanship none can take place It lookd like beaten goldThe height thereof was but a span. And doors but one inch…
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