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THE KING OF

Kumbha

But every one is saying, the King is out in this festival: every one.

Grandfather

Why, so he is, of course: but he has no heralds, no army, no retinue, no music bands or lights to accompany him.

Kumbha

So none could recognise him in his incognito, it seems.

Grandfather

Perhaps there are a few that can.

Kumbha

And those that can recognise him—does the King grant them whatever they ask for?

Grandfather

But they never ask for anything. No beggar will ever know the King.