The Empty Suit of Armour (Dolphin Books)

The wonderful tale in verse of the Empty Suit Of Armour who leaves the castle one night to go into town. He goes through the counrtyside, where he meets the farmer, through the village, where he meets the dog, and on into town, where he meets the early morning shoppers. He doesn't mean to upset and scare everyone he only wants an oil can to oil' every nut and bolt and rivet, every shrilly shreiking joint.'