Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 265
ajesty please, I here can showA wonderful plant, of virtue rare,That will ease the pain it is yours to bear.T is no new thing that I boldly bring.But an old and potent charm. O King! XIII T place this jar in the window nigh,To readily catch your royal eye.Whatever is brought you, promptly takeWith… … This seemeth a jest, the king replied.But t is worth a test, and it shall be tried.Then possets and pills he meekly took.And he greeted the cook with a patient look.And groans and sighs he quite forboreAs he counted the magic numbers oer.Till the weary nurses smiled to seeHis look intent on the…
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