` How shocking ! ' exclaimed the city swallow . ` Yes , it was . And worse than that , the crested lark , that was formerly so timid and shy , is now no better than a thief , and steals maize and corn whenever she can find them . ' ' I am astonished at what you say . ' ` You will be more astonished when I tell you that on my arrival here for the summer I found my nest occupied by a shameless sparrow ! `` This is my nest , '' I said . `` Yours ? '' he answered , with a rude laugh . `` Yes , mine ; my ancestors were born here , and my sons will be born here also . '' And at that my husband set upon him and threw him out of the nest . I am sure nothing of this sort ever happens in a town . ' ` Not exactly , perhaps . But I have seen a great deal -- if you only knew ! ' ` Oh ! do tell us ! do tell us ! ' cried they all . And when they had settled themselves comfortably , the city swallow began : ` You must know , then that our king fell in love with the youngest daughter of a tailor , who was as good and gentle as she was beautiful . His nobles hoped that he would have chosen a queen from one of their daughters , and tried to prevent the marriage ; but the king would not listen to them , and it took place .
Not many months later a war broke out , and the king rode away at the head of his army , while the queen remained behind , very unhappy XXXXX the separation .
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