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Rh  "The Fifth is one you may prefer
 * That I should quote entire—

The king must be addressed as 'Sir': This, from a simple courtier,
 * Is all the laws require:

"But should you wish to do the thing
 * With out-and-out politeness,

Accost him as 'My Goblin-King,' And always use, in answering,
 * The phrase 'Your Royal Whiteness!'

"I'm getting rather hoarse, I fear,
 * After so much reciting;

So, if you don't object, my dear, We'll try a glass of bitter beer—
 * I think it looks inviting."