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SEVEN STUDIOUS SISTERS
him, and their new honors fell upon untroubled white foreheads. Then there was sound of rejoicing, and light shone through the stained windows on the glad faces and gay garments of the people assembled there; and suddenly, lo! My Lord Rector stepped from his high place and went to take the hand of little Clementine. With eyes cast down she followed him, and now she was rosy and now pale, and so the two kneeled at the feet of the king under the canopy.
"We two do crave your Majesty's blessing," said My Lord Rector, "on our betrothal."
Then a ripple of wonder and of laughter ran through the great hall, and his Majesty, smiling, blessed them with extended hands,
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