Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944, ill · London : Constable · leaf 216
throat, how it moves ! It is singular that we shouldnever have heard her before ; she will have great success atcourt. 176 THE NIGHTINGALE Shall I sing again to the Emperor ? asked the nightingale,for she thought the Emperor was among them. Most excellent nightingale ! said the Cavalier,41 have… … AMONG THE BRANCHES DWELT A NIGHTINGALE said the nightingale; however, she followed willingly whenshe heard that the Emperor wished it. There was a regular trimming and polishing at the palace ;the walls and the floors, which were all of porcelain, glitteredwith a thousand gold lamps ; the loveliest…
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