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Title: The violet fairy book
Year: 1906 (1900s)
Authors: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941, ill
Subjects: Folklore Fairy tales
Publisher: London New York : Longmans, Green
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
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quicksilver, and entered a largehall, where the emperor was dining, surrounded by hiswhole court. We desire to enter, said one of the princes sharplyto a servant who stood near the door. That is quite impossible, replied the servant. Is it? let us see! said the second prince, pushing theservants to right and left. But the servants were many, and the princes only two.There was the noise of a struggle, which reached theemperors ears. What is the matter? asked he angrily. The princes stopped at the sound of their fathersvoice. Two boys who want to force their way in, repliedone of the servants, approaching the emperor. To force their way in ? Who dares to use force inmy palace? What boys are they? said the emperor allin one breath. We know not, O mighty emperor, answered theservant, but they must surely be akin to you, for theyhave the strength of lions, and have scattered the guardsat the gate. And they are as proud as they are strong,for they will not take their caps from their heads.
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THE BOYS WITH THE GOLDEN STARS 309 The emperor, as he listened, grew red with anger. Thrust them out, cried he. Set the dogs afterthem. Leave us alone, and we will go quietly, said theprinces, and stepped backwards, weeping silently at theharsh words. They had almost reached the gates when aservant ran up to them. The emperor commands you to return, panted he: the empress wishes to see you. The princes thought a moment: then they went backthe way they had come, and walked straight up to theemperor, their caps still on their heads. He sat at the top of a long table covered with flowersand filled with guests. And beside him sat the empress,supported by twelve cushions. When the princes enteredone of the cushions fell down, and there remained onlyeleven. Take off your caps, said one of the courtiers. A covered head is among men a sio;n of honour. We CJ C7 wish to seem what we are. Never mind, said the emperor, whose anger haddropped before the silvery tones of the boys voice. Stayas you

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