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There was once a poor Prince, who had a kingdom. His kingdom was very small, but still quite large enough to marry upon; and he wished to marry.
It was certainly rather cool of him to say to the Emperor's daughter, "Will you have me? " But so he did; for his name was renowned far and wide; and there were a hundred princesses who would have answered, "Yes! " and "Thank you kindly. " We shall see what this princess said.