LXI

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LXI

“Open the window. Hum; I’m ready now!”

“Zooks!” exclaim’d Hum, as up the sash he drew,

“Behold, your Majesty, upon the brow

Of yonder hill, what crowds of people!” “Whew!

The monster’s always after something new,”

Return’d his Highness, “they are piping hot

To see my pigsney Bellanaine. Hum! do

Tighten my belt a little,⁠—so, so,⁠—not

Too tight,⁠—the book!⁠—my wand!⁠—so, nothing is forgot.”