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THE KING OF
Kumbha
But every one is saying, the King is out in this festival: every one.
Grandfather
Why, so he is, of course: but he has no heralds, no army, no retinue, no music bands or lights to accompany him.
Kumbha
So none could recognise him in his incognito, it seems.
Grandfather
Perhaps there are a few that can.
Kumbha
And those that can recognise him—does the King grant them whatever they ask for?
Grandfather
But they never ask for anything. No beggar will ever know the King.
