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THE KING OF

food? You certainly will not find by your wailings at home.

Second Citizen

Look at the justice of our King! That Bhadrasen—you know what a touching sight he is when he is speaking of his King—the sentimental idiot! He is reduced to such a state of penury that even the bats that infest his house find it a too uncomfortable place.

Grandfather

Why, look at me! I am toiling and slaving night and day for my King, but I have not yet received so much as a brass farthing for my pains.

Third Citizen

Now, what do you think of that?