I fear my subjects may suffer from this circumstance. He called them into his closet, and after having spoken very kindly to them he added, "You will agree with me, my dear children, that my great age forbids my applying myself to the business of the State with so much assiduity as formerly. He thought, therefore, that the best way to live in peace, was by amusing them with promises which he could always elude the performance of. The King felt he was growing old but his mental capacity being undiminished, he had no fancy for vacating in their favour a place he filled so worthily. There were even some whispers in circulation that they sought to make partizans with a view of depriving him of his kingdom. He was afraid they might become anxious to reign during his lifetime. Once upon a time there was a King, who had three brave and handsome sons.
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