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 she appeared so witty, that the king resolved to have her at any rate; and so presented her with some curious things, he paid for his plate, which the good man would have sent home, but, he refused it, ordering his page to carry it; and with many kisses he took leave of the charming fair for that time.

HE king was no sooner departed, but Jane asked her husband, who that gentleman was that had been so liberal to her? He told her, he said he was a merchant, but he knew him not, Ah! said she I rather take him for some Lord in disguise; therefore, sweet husband, if he should come again, tell him I am sick, or any thing that you can feign to disappoint him.

Mr Shore was greatly pleased at her conduct, and more discourse had passed, but people coming into the shop about business, she retired.

The king soon arrived at court, where he had been missed by his nobles, soon changed his apparel, and came amongst them with a cheprfulcheerful [sic] countenance, and tho' others were ignorant, Hastings well