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crowned head, lets his piercing glance sweep over 

 his mountain kingdom. Here he is king by Divine 

 Right, far from the madding crowd, high above the 

 clouds, dwelling amidst the death-like loneliness of 

 the rocks. 



And now the others follow his example get up, 

 stretch themselves, examine the valley, take a few 

 steps forward, and then with royal dignity all five 

 make their way, a compact body, slowly and with 

 sure step over the rocks. 



