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 Mr Shore was greatly pleased at her conduct, and more discourse had passed, but people coming in to the shop on business prevented it, and she retired

The King having arrived at court, where he had been missed by his nobles, soon changed his apparel, and came amongst them with a chearful countenance, and though others were ignorant, Hastings well perceived where he had been, and the satisfaction he had received; and no sooner were they in private, but the King said, well Hastings, thou hast good judgement in fine women; I have seen Shore's wife, and she excels the praises you gave me of her; I like her well, and must enjoy her; but how must I bring it about? To court her in her husband's presence, as a private person, I shall be served as you was; and to take her from his arms, that would cause a murmuring among my subjects, who would fear the like by their wives and daughters; but I must have her, and with her own consent.