Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 · London : New York : Longmans, Green, And Co. · leaf 352
peror sat was a goldenperch, on which the Nightingale sat. The whole Court was there, THE NIGHTINGALE 295 and the little kitchenmaid was allowed to stand behind the door,now that she was a Court-cook. Everyone was dressed in his best,and everyone was looking towards the little grey bird to whom… … Che. Present, fromthe Lmjjeror oj J Emperor was to delighted that he s.-iid she should wear his goldslipper round her neck. But the Nightingale thanked him, andsaid she had had enough reward already, f have seen tears inthe Emperors eyes — that is a great reward. An Kmperors tear-;have such power!…
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