. St. Nicholas [serial]. And next, discoursing pleasing airs,He turned the crank at country fairs;Or like a beggar lame and soreApplied for alms from door to door;And thus through peril, toil, and pain,Of every class would knowledge gain. It happened as the king one dayAround the realm pursued his way,His rich attire and jewels brightBeneath old garments hid from sight,Unrecognized by small and great,He reached an ancient citys monarch viewed the rich displayAnd signs of wealth that round him him rose the buildings grand,While plenty smiled on every he: I ve heard
. St. Nicholas [serial]. And next, discoursing pleasing airs,He turned the crank at country fairs;Or like a beggar lame and soreApplied for alms from door to door;And thus through peril, toil, and pain,Of every class would knowledge gain. It happened as the king one dayAround the realm pursued his way,His rich attire and jewels brightBeneath old garments hid from sight,Unrecognized by small and great,He reached an ancient citys monarch viewed the rich displayAnd signs of wealth that round him him rose the buildings grand,While plenty smiled on every he: I ve heard the story told. HE TURNED THE CRANK AT COUNTRY FAIRS. And ably as their scepter wieldThe ringing blade and battered shield,There lived a sovereign brave and wise,Who often traveled in disguiseAround his kingdom, day and night,To learn his subjects hearts aright. At times, in pilgrims dress arrayed,Before a shrine he knelt and prayed,With relics of the saints divineWho passed away in Palestine; This famous town, so rich and old,Is peopled by a worldly raceIn whom no pity finds a needy here neglected lieOr on the threshold starve and though in want for alms, I 11 sue,And prove if this report be , feigning well the humble strainOf one reduced by want and pain,Along the crowded streets he movedUntil the rumors truth he proved. 453 454 THE KING IN DISGUISE. [Mar.
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