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the cruise of the jasper b.-第40部分

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wound your sensibilities in any particular; butpardon me if I

am directyou have been very persistent。  I AM an American; your

Majesty; and I consider the honor of being an American citizen

far above any that it is within your power to bestow。  If I have

not mentioned this before; it was because I did not wish to hurt

you。  I hope our friendship will not cease; but I must tell you

flatly that I desire to hear no more of this。  You will oblige me

by not mentioning it again; Your Majesty。〃



The King begged Cleggett's pardon with a becoming sincerity; and

was about to withdraw。  Cleggett; who liked him immensely; was

sudden smitten with a regret that it had been so impossible to

oblige him。



〃Your Majesty;〃 he cried impulsively; 〃I BEG of you not to get

the idea that there is anything personal in this refusal。〃



〃I respect principle;〃 said the King gravely。  But he WAS hurt

and could not help showing it; and he was a little stiff。



〃We will compromise;〃 said Cleggett; with a flash of inspiration。



〃I will let you have my second son; Athos Cleggett。  You may make

him Earl of Claiborne; if you choose。  After all; HE is half

English!〃



〃That is like your generosity; Cleggett;〃 said the King; smiling;

and giving Cleggett his hand。











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