while his courtiers rode on either side of him upon their prancing
chargers.

Old King Cole reigned for many years, and was generally beloved by his
subjects; for he always gave liberally to all who asked, and was
always as merry and happy as the day was long.

When he died the new King was found to be of a very different temper,
and ruled the country with great severity; but this only served to
make the memory of Old King Cole more tenderly cherished by his
people, and they often sighed when they recalled his merry pranks, and
the good times they enjoyed under his rule.




Mistress Mary

Mistress Mary

Mistress Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With dingle bells and cockle shells
And cowslips, all in a row.

High upon a cliff that overlooked the sea was a little white cottage,
in which dwelt a sailor and his wife, with their two strong sons and a
little girl. The sons were also sailors, and had made several voyages
with their father in a pretty ship called the "Skylark." Their names
were Hobart and Robart. The little girl's name was Mary, and she was