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this? now by my crown I swear I will take
the revenge which shall make the traitors
tremble!’

Whereupon the King sent for all his
council, and consulted how and in what sort
to persecute against the fox, where it was
generally concluded that he should be again
summoned to appear and answer his tres-
passes; and the party to summon him they
appointed to be. Zzdert the cat, as well for
his gravity as wisdom; all which pleased the

King well.