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of state, for by it he shall be known, and none shall copy it; and wheresoever he shall come, 
"TOM ROSE AND KISSED THE KING'S HAND."it shall remind the people that he hath been royal, in his time, and none shall deny him his due of reverence or fail to give him salutation. He hath the throne's protection, he hath the crown's support, he shall be known and called by the honorable title of the King's Ward."
The proud and happy Tom Canty rose and kissed the king's hand, and was conducted from the presence. He did not waste any time, but flew to his mother, to tell her and Nan and Bet all about it and get them to help him enjoy the great news.[1]
- ↑ See Notes to Chapter 33 at end of the volume.
