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The Prince and The Pauper

CHAPTER X
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Stand forth, lad.

Now say thy foolery again, an thou'st not forgot it.

Name thy name.

Who art thou ?" The insulted blood mounted to the little prince's cheek once more, and he lifted a steady and indignant gaze to the man's face and said-- "'Tis but ill-breeding in such as thou to command me to speak.

I tell thee now, as I told thee before, I am Edward, Prince of Wales, and none other." The stunning surprise of this reply nailed the hag's feet to the floor where she stood, and almost took her breath.


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