THE DARK CHAMBER
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Grandfather
But you still have got two sons left: while I have lost all my five children one after another.
Third Citizen
What do you say now?
Grandfather
What then? Shall I lose my King too because I have lost my children? Don't take me for such a big fool as that.
First Citizen
It is a fine thing to argue whether there is a King or not when one is simply starving for want of food! Will the King save us?
Grandfather
Brother, you are right. But why not find the King who owns all the