This was the second time Rolie Polie’s tricks had proved lucky for everybody, and it made the little clown quite a hero. But, although, he received an urgent invitation to attend the banquet at the castle, he preferred to stroll about a little with the Miller of Dee, who had invited him to see the sights of the town, and later to luncheon at the Barley Mill.
King Tommy at first was not inclined to give his consent to this plan, for he had been seriously considering a reward for Rolie Polie, which he intended bestowing at the banquet. Thinking the reward could wait, however, he gave the desired permission.
Then the King and Queen stepped into the royal coach, and followed by the Lords and Nobles, who also were in fine coaches, started for the Castle. Out of the park they {80} went, along the broad boulevard, past the barracks of the cavalry, and on through winding, shady streets; coming at last to the gateway at the entrance of the Castle Park.
The Eleventh Chapter.
How the crafty King of Grumbletown learns of Happenings in the Realm of Toyville. Also of the Laying of New Plans. And of the Black Rover.
