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WILLIAM TELL
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nounce his name; and Arnold of Melchthal, who had light-yellow hair and was supposed to know a great deal about the law, to make the complaint. They called on the Governor one lovely morning in April, and were shown into the Hall of Audience.
"Well," said Gessler, "and what's the matter now?"
The other two pushed Walter Fürst forward because he looked fierce, and they thought he might frighten the Governor.
Walter Fürst coughed.
"Well?" asked Gessler.
"Er—ahem!" said Walter Fürst.
"That's the way," whispered Werner; "give it him!"
"Er—ahem!" said Walter Fürst again; "the fact is, your Governorship"
"It's a small point," interrupted Gessler, "but I'm generally called 'your Excellency.' Yes?"
