18/26 And in what manner do you propose that I should use you ?" "I will clean Your Majesty's shoes, if you will. Or I will run errands in my own. Or I will sing psalms, or ditties; or I will row in a boat; or I will play tennis, or fence. I am what is called an accomplished young gentleman, Sir." Now I think I put in a shade too many clauses, for I was a little agitated. But the King's face lightened up very pleasantly. |