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 'Not so, your Majesty,' said the other; 'I would not deprive you of your royal position, but I should be happy to share it with you.'

'That will answer very well,' said the Queen. And turning to an attendant, she gave orders that preparations should be made for their marriage on the following day.

After the royal wedding, which was celebrated with great pomp and grandeur, the Queen paid a visit to the museum, and, much to her surprise, was greatly delighted and interested. The King then informed her that he happened to know where the robbers had stored her collection, which they could not sell or make use of, and if she wished, he would regain the collection and erect a building for its reception.

'We will not do that at present,' said the