The Duke's command (7 完)

The Duke's command (7　完)

" Let your son be a lawyer if you wish, but let him study music, too, " replied duke.
" He was born with a great gift, and you must not let it go to waste. "

With that, the duke took out a large purse and stuffed many gold coins into the boy's pockets.
" That is for the best teacher you can find, " he said.
" Study well, and always obey your father. "

Then he turned and left the room.

Tears of joy streamed down George Frederick's face.
He stared at his father, and his father at him.
They were too shaken to say anything for a few moments.

Then the boy rushed into his father's arms.

" Well, George Frederick, " smiled Papa.
"a deke's request is our command. You shall have your music lessons, after all.
But mind !
You had better be very good at them. "

" Oh, I will ! " cried the boy.
" I'll be the best in the world ! "
  
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George Frederick Hansel did become a great musician.
His most famous work、the messiah, is often heard during the Christmas season.

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