The king can drink the best of wine - So can I; And has enough when he would dine - So have I; And can not order rain or shine - Nor can I. Then where's the difference - let me see - Betwixt my lord the king and me? (Charles Mackay)

The king can drink the best of wine - So can I; And has enough when he would dine - So have I; And can not order rain or shine - Nor can I. Then where's the difference - let me see - Betwixt my lord the king and me?

Charles Mackay

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