. Beasts and men . oes, of course ; but my friend is used tosomething far finer. I would wager a thousand crowns he is thinking this verymoment that he hasnever been so poorlyclad before in hisUfe ! Is it not so,my lord ? he added,turning to Peter. Peter gave a grinand a nod of the head,and the affair passedwithout further com-ment, but on theirway in to dinnerReynard seized theopportunity to warnhis friend againstfurther faults of de-portment. But, asthe saying goes, it isno use trying to makea silk purse out of asows ear, and nosooner were they seated at table, and Peter saw the magnificentg
. Beasts and men . oes, of course ; but my friend is used tosomething far finer. I would wager a thousand crowns he is thinking this verymoment that he hasnever been so poorlyclad before in hisUfe ! Is it not so,my lord ? he added,turning to Peter. Peter gave a grinand a nod of the head,and the affair passedwithout further com-ment, but on theirway in to dinnerReynard seized theopportunity to warnhis friend againstfurther faults of de-portment. But, asthe saying goes, it isno use trying to makea silk purse out of asows ear, and nosooner were they seated at table, and Peter saw the magnificentgolden dishes, the delicate cut glass, and the fine candle-sticks, than he opened his eyes wide, and gave an exclamationof astonishment. What is the matter now ? asked the King, staring athim. I crave your Majestys pardon, said Reynard. Myfriend is a little overwhelmed, for your customs are new tohim. In his own palace, you see, he is used to a certaindegree of luxury—such a service of plate, for instance, as this. AN EXCLAMATION OF ASTONISHMENT 100 POOR PETER on the table, would there only be found in the servantsquarters. Come, come, my lord, he added, clapping Peteron the shoulder, it will do you good to live the simplelife. Spartan fare, my lord. Spartan fare ! Peter rolled his eyes and grinned again, before falling to,with a fairly good appetite, upon the rich food spread beforehim. This lord must certainly be of enormous wealth,thought the King. True, he has certain curious tricks ofmanner, such as supping his gravy with a table-knife, butwhat does a little thing like that matter ! In other countries,other ways ! That is a very good proverb. Afta: dinner was over Reynard broached the matter ofPeters marriage with the Kings daughter, and the Kinggave his consent. He begged Reynard and his friend toremain at the palace as his guests until the ceremony shouldtake place, and apportioned to them a magnificent suite ofrooms. A week later Peter and the Princess were
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