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The PRINCE of

The old man was surprised at this new species of affliction, and knew not what to reply, yet was unwilling to be silent. "Sir, said he, if you had seen the miseries of the world, you would know how to value your present state." "Now, said the prince, you have given me something to desire; I shall long to see the miseries of the world, since the sight of them is necessary to happiness."

CHAP. IV.
The prince continues to grieve
and muse.

AT this time the sound of musick proclaimed the hour of repast, and the conversation was concluded. The

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