Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 184
iiiiiBil ■ta&* W The King arose in the silent hallAnd thus addressed the wisemen all: Our wisemen, ye are summoned hereTo free our land from constant fearOf pygmies and their thoughtless pranks. … We offer riches, royal thanks,Our daughters hand, to that wise oneWhose skill suggests what must be doneTo banish pygmies and their playOver the hills and far away! The King no sooner finished speaking,Thau, all around, derisive squeakingShowed the pygmies would kindly tryTo keep the council from…
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