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St. Nicholas [serial] (1873)

Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 466

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lame and soreApplied for alms from door to door;And thus through peril, toil, and pain,Of every class would knowledge gain. It happened as the king one dayAround the realm pursued his way,His rich attire and jewels brightBeneath old garments hid from sight,Unrecognized by small and great,He reached… … HE TURNED THE CRANK AT COUNTRY FAIRS. And ably as their scepter wieldThe ringing blade and battered shield,There lived a sovereign brave and wise,Who often traveled in disguiseAround his kingdom, day and night,To learn his subjects hearts aright. At times, in pilgrims dress arrayed,Before a shrine…

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