

I would I knew what tis about! he exclaimed, with all a boys
curiosity in such happenings.

Thou art the King! solemnly responded the Earl, with a reverence.
Have I your Graces leave to act?

O blithely, yes!  O gladly, yes! exclaimed Tom excitedly, adding to
himself with a lively sense of satisfaction, In truth, being a king is
not all dreariness--it hath its compensations and conveniences.