
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Witness History
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The Privilege Purse
Hundreds of thousands lined the streets to watch the procession. Many had slept overnight in the rain. The privy purse is like the size of a school satchel, but embroidered with wonderful gil braid. And just as we were nearing the abey, having had no breakfast, i suddenly said, oh, i'd give anything for a barof chocolate. There was a pause, and suddenly i saw the keeper of hi purse, lord tryan, put his hands inside this beautiful gold purse, and he came out with a huge handful of mackintos toffies. And i, i couldn't help laughing, and laughedrid lau.
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