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THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
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“Will your imperial majesty be graciously pleased to take off your clothes?” said the impostors; “and we will dress you in the new ones before this large glass.”



THE EMPEROR WENT FORTH IN GRAND PROCESSION.


The emperor accordingly took off all his clothes, and the impostors made believe to put on each of the new garments they had just finished; while his majesty turned and twisted himself round before the looking-glass.