May it please your grace," said "Walter, hesitating, " it is not for so humble a servant of your Majesty to measure out your bounties ; but if it became me io choose — — " " Thou wouldst have gold, I warrant me," said the Queen, interrupting him ;... Waverley Novels - Page 252by Walter Scott - 1867Full view - About this book
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