Page 27 - Master Cat or Puss in Boots

several times, as loud as he could. In truth, the
cunning cat had hidden the clothes under a large
stone.
The king immediately commanded the officers
of his wardrobe to run and fetch one of his best
suits for the Lord Marquis of Carabas.
The king received him very courteously. And,
because the king's fine clothes gave him a striking
appearance (for he was very handsome and well
proportioned), the king's daughter took a secret
inclination to him. The Marquis of Carabas had
only to cast two or three respectful and
somewhat tender glances at her but she fell head
over heels in love with him. The king asked him
to enter the coach and join them on their drive.
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