Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Craigie, William A. (William Alexander), Sir, 1867-1957 · London : H. Milford ; New York : Oxford University Press · leaf 101
ith the canopy which is tobe borne above your majesty in the procession ! announcedthe head master of the ceremonies. Well, I am ready, replied the emperor. Does it not THE EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES 91 suit me well ? And then he turned again to the mirror,for he wanted it to appear as if he contemplated… … holding something up in the air. They did not dare tolet it be noticed that they saw nothing. So the emperor went in procession under the rich canopy,and every one in the streets said, How incomparable arethe emperors new clothes ! what a train he has to hismantle ! how it fits him ! No one would…
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