13 Clocks, a story by James Thurber |
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Excerpts |
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The
Evil Duke |
The
Minstrel
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The
Beautiful Princess, Saralinda |
"...They came and tried and failed and disappeared and never came again. And some, as I have said, were slain, for using names that start with X, or dropping spoons, or wearing rings, or speaking disrespectfully of sin." |
"Hark, hark, the dogs do bark, The Duke is fond of velvet gowns Hark, hark, the dogs do bark, |
"'I wish him well,' the Princess said..." later... "The Duke waved a gloved hand at the iron stairs, and Zorn saw Saralinda standing there. 'I wish him well, ' she said, and her uncle laughed and looked at Zorn. 'I hired a witch,' he said, 'to cast a tiny spell upon her. When she is in my presence, all that she can say is this: 'I wish him well.' You like it?" |
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It was
a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking
thirteen. |