ALLEN'S STALL 



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Allen, who had fought under his command at 

 Dettiuo'eu. 



The story is a pretty one, and tells how the King 

 was riding into Hyde Park, when he noticed the 

 soldier, still wearing a tattered uniform, taking charge 

 of the stall in company with his wife. 



" What can I do for you ? " asked the King, reply- 

 ing to the military salute which the ragged veteran 

 offered. 



" I ask uothinof better than to earn an honest 



HYDE PARK CORNER, 178G. 



living, your Majesty," replied the soldier; "but I am 

 like to be turned away by the Ranger. If your 

 Majesty were to give me a grant of the ground my 

 stall stands on, I would l)e liappy." 



" Be happy, then," answered the King, and saw to 

 it that Allen had his request satisfied. 



The stall became a cottage, where Allen and his 

 wife lived until they were gathered to the great 

 majority, having in the meanwhile, it may be sup- 

 posed, done pretty well for themselves, since we find 



