LESSON XXXIII.
stroll'ing, wandering on foot.
quaint, unusual; curious looking.
con sult'ed, asked advice of.
roy'al, belonging to a king or a queen.
en ter tain', receive and care for.
court'esy, politeness of manners.
bod'ice, an article of clothing.
loy'al ty, love of one's country or ruler.
a miss', out of the way; wrong.
tri'fles, articles small in size or value.
mut'tered, said in a low voice.
ad mis'sion, permission to enter.
TRUE COURTESY.—PART I.
Prince George, the husband of Queen Anne of England, one time visited the town of Bristol, having with him as a companion, an officer of his household.
While strolling about the town, looking at the people and the quaint old buildings, they stepped into the Exchange, where all the great merchants of the town had come together doing business.
Prince George walked about, talking quite freely, first to one and then to another. As the towns-people had not expected him, no preparation had been made to receive him with honor; and the merchants stood in little groups, and consulted together with, a look of anxiety upon their faces.
"What is to be done?" asked one.