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Updated: April 30, 2025
How the Beggars Came to Town How the Beggars Came to Town Hark, hark, the dogs do bark, The beggars are coming to town: Some in rags, and some in tags, And some in velvet gown. Very fair and sweet was little Prince Lilimond, and few could resist his soft, pleading voice and gentle blue eyes.
Thus ended the reign of Prince Lilimond as King, and not till many years later did he again ascend the throne upon the death of his father.
I wish all those in power were as kind-hearted as little Prince Lilimond, and as ready to help the needy, for then there would be more light hearts in the world, since it is "better to give than to receive." Tom, the Piper's Son Tom, the Piper's Son Tom, Tom, the piper's son, Stole a pig and away he run; The pig was eat and Tom was beat And Tom ran crying down the street.
"Upon the seventh day from this," he answered. "So be it," returned the King. Then, turning to the royal herald he added, "Make proclamation throughout the kingdom that on the seventh day from this Prince Lilimond will reign as King from sunrise till sunset. And whoever dares to disobey his commands will be guilty of treason and shall be punished with death!"
"Let us dismiss this subject, Lilimond, for it only serves to distress us both, and no good can come of it. You have nearly made me forget it is your birthday.
Nor will I make any further condition, since I rely upon your judgment to select some gift I may be glad to bestow." As the King spoke, Lilimond suddenly became impressed with an idea through which he might succor the poor, and therefore he answered, "Call in the ladies and gentlemen of the court, my father, and before them all will I claim your promise."
"I know little of politics and less of the court, sire," replied Lilimond; "it is the distress of the people that worries me." "The people? Of a surety, Prince, you are better posted than am I, since of the people and their affairs I know nothing at all. I have appointed officers to look after their interests, and therefore I have no cause to come into contact with them myself. But what is amiss?"
Lilimond still remained kneeling before the throne, and, as the King looked upon him he realized it would be impossible to break his royal word. And the affair promised him amusement after all, so he quickly decided in what manner to reply. "Rise, oh Prince," he said, cheerfully, "your request is granted. Upon what day will it please you to reign?" Lilimond arose to his feet.
"Come here, Lilimond, and sit beside me. Methinks you seem over-grave this morning." "It is my birthday, Your Majesty," replied the Prince, as he slowly obeyed his father and sat beside him upon the rich broidered cushions of the throne. "I am twelve years of age." "So old!" said the King, smiling into the little face that was raised to his. "And is it the weight of years that makes you sad?"
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