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eagle, and, Arrighetto having now
arrived in the city, the goldsmith
told him of the king's request when
he met him secretly in his lodging,
and Arrighetto made answer, « Tell
the king that you are not minded to
sell the eagle ; but that, if it be his
pleasure, he may have it as a free
gift.». Then the goldsmith went to
the king and said, « My lord, I do
not wish to sell this work, but take
it, if you please, as a free gift from
me ». The king replied, « Let it be
brought up to me here, and we shall
soon come to agreement » ; and the
goldsmith answered that the king's
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