. Mr. Rabbit at home; a sequel to Little Mr. Thimblefinger and his queer country . is, 114 ME. RABBIT AT HOME. but there was no escape for him. The King wentto his private apartment, and shortly came backwith a covered basket in his hand. There is a bird in this nest/ said the King. If you are a conjurer, tell me the name ofit. Alas, your Majesty/ cried the man, prepar-ing to fall on his knees and beg for mercy, 6 anest that would nt fit a sparrow might chance tofit a crow. 6 You certainly have gifts/ remarked the Kingas he lifted the cover from the basket. As hedid so a crow hopped out and we
. Mr. Rabbit at home; a sequel to Little Mr. Thimblefinger and his queer country . is, 114 ME. RABBIT AT HOME. but there was no escape for him. The King wentto his private apartment, and shortly came backwith a covered basket in his hand. There is a bird in this nest/ said the King. If you are a conjurer, tell me the name ofit. Alas, your Majesty/ cried the man, prepar-ing to fall on his knees and beg for mercy, 6 anest that would nt fit a sparrow might chance tofit a crow. 6 You certainly have gifts/ remarked the Kingas he lifted the cover from the basket. As hedid so a crow hopped out and went stalking aboutthe room. The man was more astonished thanthe King. In his fright he had hit on an oldsaying that he had often heard, and it saved hislife. The Prince gave the man a purse of gold andhe was about to retire, when suddenly an attend-ant came running into the chamber crying thatsome one had stolen the beautiful diamond ringbelonging to the Princess Myla. Tell the Princess to trouble herself no fur-ther. We have here a man who will be able tofind it/ said the
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