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 by (shewing the King a close bed made up at a corner of the cellar, much like a closet) for if she should awake, she will make our ears ring again.

At which speech of the cobler's, the king laughed. and told him he would be mindful and follow his directions.

Whereupon the cobler kindled up a fire, and fetched out a brown loaf, from which he cut a lusty toast, which he toasted at the fire; then he brought out his Cheshire cheese- Now, says he, there is as much fellowship in eating as in drinking; which made the king admire the honest freedom of the cobler.

So having eaten a bit, the cobler began a health, “To all true hearts and merry companions.” At which the King smiled, saying, Friend, I'll pledge thee.

In this manner they eat and drank