Nov 23, 2024, 1:46 PM

The Peasant and the King 

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Once a peasant brought to the king
A tray with sweetest peaches:
He didn't have another thing
To please the monarch's wishes.
The peasant bowed and told he made
The most expensive gift, he holds,
The king was pleased and he said
To give the peasant coins of gold.
Another time the peasant had intention
To bring some pumpkins to the king,
His wife, however, only mentioned,
That figs are not so heavy thing. ...

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