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Hans Andersen's fairy tales (1913)

Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944, ill · London : Constable · leaf 280

An illustration from Hans Andersen's fairy tales, 1913, leaf 280
HE EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES the looking-glass, in order that he might appear to be examininghis handsome suit. The lords of the bed-chamber, who were to carry hisMajestys train, felt about on the ground, as if they were liftingup the ends of the mantle, and pretending to be carrying some-thing ; for… … all the people standing by, and those at the windows, cried out, Oh! how beautiful are our Emperors new clothes ! what amagnificent train there is to the mantle ! and how gracefullythe scarf hangs! in short, no one would allow that he couldnot see these much-admired clothes; because, in doing so,…

Fairy tales

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