`` My friends are flying up and down the Nile , and talking to the large lotus - flowers . Soon they will go to sleep in the tomb of the great King . The King is there himself in his painted coffin . He is wrapped in yellow linen , and embalmed with spices . Round his neck is a chain of pale green jade , and his hands are like withered leaves . '' `` Swallow , Swallow , little Swallow , '' said the Prince , `` will you not stay with me for one night , and be my messenger ? The boy is so thirsty , and the mother so sad . '' `` I do n't think I like boys , '' answered the Swallow . `` Last summer , when I was staying on the river , there were two rude boys , the miller 's sons , who were always throwing stones at me . They never hit me , of course ; we swallows fly far too well for that , and besides , I come of a family famous for its agility ; but still , it was a mark of disrespect . '' But the Happy Prince looked so sad that the little Swallow was sorry . `` It is very cold here , '' he said ; `` but I will stay with you for one night , and be your messenger . '' `` Thank you , little Swallow , '' said the Prince . So the Swallow picked out the great ruby from the Prince 's sword , and flew away with it in his beak over the roofs of the town . He passed by the cathedral tower , where the white marble angels were sculptured . He passed by the palace and heard the sound of dancing . A beautiful girl came out on the balcony with her lover . `` How wonderful the stars are , '' he said to her , `` and how wonderful is the power of love ! '' `` I hope my dress will be ready in time for the State-ball , '' she answered ; `` I have ordered passion-flowers to be embroidered on it ; but the seamstresses are so lazy . '' He passed over the river , and saw the lanterns hanging to the masts of the ships .
He XXXXX over the Ghetto , and saw the old Jews bargaining with each other , and weighing out money in copper scales .
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