. King Time; or The mystical land of the hours, a fantasy . And looking afar from the rocky height,He remarked to the Imp, It seems Like places they have in fairy books,And the things you see in dreams; And is that the village of Minutel,Where the little white light gleams ? And turning his wondering eyes above To the beautiful fleecy sky,He saw how the floating clouds were formed Like mystical clocks on high,And he thought as he saw them passing there How the time was fleeting by. 48 KING TIME And still as he paused on the mighty cliff And noted those clouds pass oer,His ears caught a smother
. King Time; or The mystical land of the hours, a fantasy . And looking afar from the rocky height,He remarked to the Imp, It seems Like places they have in fairy books,And the things you see in dreams; And is that the village of Minutel,Where the little white light gleams ? And turning his wondering eyes above To the beautiful fleecy sky,He saw how the floating clouds were formed Like mystical clocks on high,And he thought as he saw them passing there How the time was fleeting by. 48 KING TIME And still as he paused on the mighty cliff And noted those clouds pass oer,His ears caught a smothered rolling sound Like the distant thunders roar,And he said, Theyre winding the clock-clouds up In the land of The Imp laid his hand on the little boy,And he said, We shall have to strive To follow that road to Minutel,Or we never shall arrive. How nice, when you follow its winding way,To think it was once alive ! r * Now watch what youre doing, and step right down, Holding fast to those slender trees;\Vhen were off this hill, well be all right,And can find the - 49 KING TIME Wait a minute! said the little boy. * Did yousay that the road was once alive! Or didnt you saythat? Yes, I did, and you shouldnt interrupt. And can find the road with ease;And well see the garden of Minutel, Where they make the scented breeze. There, now what is it ? Well, I thought it seemed funny that — I didntsee how a road - Well, nothing. Go on, said the Imp, Im listening. Well, wrould you mind telling me about how theroad was alive - - if it wouldnt be too much trouble ? Oh, theres an old legend they tell in Minutel -Ive no doubt youll hear it; well ask when we getthere. Minutel is a queer little place, full of f
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