ii6 Alice's adventures in wonderland

it, he was obliged to write with one finger for the rest of the day; and this was of very Httle use, as it left no mark on the slate. "Herald, read the accusation!" said the King. ^filiTiiinwiiiitpp On this the White Rabbit blew three blasts on the trum- pet, and then unrolled the parchment-scroll, and read as follows : — The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts, All on a summer day: The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts And too them quite away!" "Consider your verdict," the King said to the jury. "Not yet, not yet!" the Rabbit hastily interrupted. "There's a great deal to come before that!"