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DR. HICKRINGAL, who was one of King Charles the Second's chaplains,
whenever he preached before his Majesty, was sure to tell him of his
faults from the pulpit. One day his Majesty met the doctor in the Mall,
and said to him, Doctor, what have I done to you that you are always
quarrelling with me?--I hope your Majesty is not angry with me, quoth
the doctor, for telling the truth.--No, no, says the king, but I
would have us for the future be friends.--Well, well, quoth the
doctor, I will make it up with your Majesty on these terms,--as you
mend I'll mend.
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