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times as many. It was really one of the minor nuisances of my new dignity.
If the old king had not abdicated, it would have been easier; but now all his servants were added to the new ones purchased or given as wedding-presents to me.
It was like this:
"ENTER A SMALL BOY IN WHITE LINEN."
If I wished to shave in the morning in the old days, I would heat some water, strop my razor and whip up some lather, and shave away; but as a king it was very different. As a king, I had first to clap my hands. Enter a small boy in white linen. To him I intimated my desire to see one of the high officials. High official arrives, and I say: "We wish to shave our effulgent self." High official says: "Oh, very good, Most Particularly Noble Cousin of
