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There was an outcry at the door of the king's great hall, and suddenly a confusion arose. The guards ran thither swiftly, and the people were crowded together, pushing and thrusting as if to withhold some intruder. Out of the tumult came a strong voice shouting, "I will come in! I must see the false king! " But other voices cried, "Not so -- you are mad -- you shall not come in thus!"
Then the king said, "Let him come in as he will!"