creature, and the queen was highly pleased, and desired the cat might be brought that she might look at her. Upon which the factor called “Pussey, pussey, pussey,” and she came to him. He then presented her to the queen, who started back, and was afraid to touch a creature who had made such havoc among the rats and mice; however, when the factor stroked the cat, and called Pussey, pussey, pussey, the queen also touched her, and cried puttey, puttey, for she had not learned English.
He then put her down on the queen’s lap, where she, purring, played with her majesty’s hand, and then sung herself asleep.
The king having seen the exploits of Mrs Puss, and being informed that she was with young, and would stock the whole country, bargained with the captain and factor for the whole ship’s cargo, and then gave them ten times.
