But I was born, like you, upon St.Edward's Day, and perhaps our patron saint smiled kindly on us both." The boy was so excited he scarce knew what he said; but his words seemed to please the little prince, who replied: "Nay, now, if you share the good offices of my patron saint, you must wear my badge too, for love of me.

See here, this little silver swan, the device of my noble ancestor King Edward the Third, it is now my badge, and you must wear it for my sake.

Farewell for the nonce; we shall meet again--I am sure of it--ere we say goodbye to this pleasant city.

I would I had a brother like you.

But we will meet anon.