The History of Tom Thumb


To which are added

The Stories of the Cat and the Mouse

and

Fire! Fire! Burn Stick!


Edited by Henry Altemus



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The History of Tom Thumb

It is said that in the days of the famed Prince Arthur, who was king of
Britain, in the year 516, there lived a great magician, called Merlin,
the most learned and skilful enchanter in the world at that time.

This great magician, who could assume any form he pleased, was
travelling in the disguise of a poor beggar, and being very much
fatigued, he stopped at the cottage of an honest ploughman to rest
himself, and asked for some refreshment.