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Lords of the White and Grey Castles.
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“‘Good evening, lady,’ said the bear.

“‘Good evening, bear,’ said Lady Greensleeves. ‘What is the news in your neighbourhood?’

“‘Not much,’ said the bear; ‘only the fawns are growing very cunning—one can’t catch above three in a day.’

“‘That’s bad news,’ said Lady Greensleeves; and immediately in walked a great wild cat.

“‘Good evening, lady,’ said the cat.

“‘Good evening, cat,’ said Lady Greensleeves. ‘What is the news in your neighbourhood?’

“‘Not much,’ said the cat; ‘only the birds are growing very plentiful—it is not worth one’s while to catch them.’

“‘That’s good news,’ said Lady Greensleeves; and in flew a great black raven.

“‘Good evening, lady,’ said the raven.

“‘Good evening, raven,’ said Lady Greensleeves. ‘What is the news in your neighbourhood?’

“‘Not much,’ said the raven; ‘only in a hundred years or so we shall be very genteel and private—the trees will be so thick.’

“‘How is that?’ said Lady Greensleeves.

“‘Oh!’ said the raven, ‘have you not heard how the king of the forest fairies laid a spell on two noble lords, who were travelling through his dominions to see the old woman that weaves her own

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