Thursday, October 4, 2007, 12:28 AM - Jokes and funny Stories about Kings and Queens, royal history, Medieval jokes and anecdotes
Posted by Court Jester
A beggar once asked alms of the Emperor Maximilian I., who bestowed upon him a small coin. The beggar appeared dissatisfied with the smallness of the gift, and on being asked why, he replied that it was a very little sum for an emperor, and that his highness should remember that we were all descended from one father, and were therefore all brothers. Maximilian smiled good-humouredly, and replied: "Go—go, my good man: if each of your brothers gives you as much as I have done, you will very soon be far richer than me."Posted by Court Jester
