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as wealth contributes much to give a man confidence； he
in a little time dropped that sheepish behavior which was
principally occasioned by a depression of spirits； and soon
grew a sprightly and good companion； insomuch that
Miss Alice； who had formerly pitied him； now fell in love
with him。
When her father perceived they had this good liking
for each other he proposed a match between them； to
which both parties cheerfully consented； and the Lord
Mayor； Court of Aldermen； Sheriffs； the Company of
Stationers； the Royal Academy of Arts； and a number
of eminent merchants attended the ceremony； and were
elegantly treated at an entertainment made for that purpose。
History further relates that they lived very happy； had
several children； and died at a good old age。 Mr。
Whittington served as Sheriff of London and was three times
Lord Mayor。 In the last year of his mayoralty he
entertained King Henry V and his Queen； after his
conquest of France； upon which occasion the King； in
consideration of Whittington's merit； said： 〃Never had
prince such a subject〃； which being told to Whittington
at the table； he replied： 〃Never had subject such a king。〃
His Majesty； out of respect to his good character；
conferred the honor of knighthood on him soon after。
Sir Richard many years before his death constantly fed
a great number of poor citizens； built a church and a college
to it； with a yearly allowance for poor scholars； and near
it erected a hospital。
He also built Newgate for criminals； and gave liberally
to St。 Bartholomew's Hospital and other public charities。