The Europeans have seized the country belonging to these people, but have allowed the kings and rulers to retain their positions, provided they paid tribute and performed certain services for their conquerors.
— from The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 53, November 11, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls by Various
But I thought it injudicious to allow a meeting between Harry and the king, and returned a polite refusal.
— from Under the Andes by Rex Stout
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