The Fables of La FontaineG. Bell and Sons, 1888 - 356 pages |
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... supposed that such A pair of lads were satisfied ; And yet they were before they died . But whether they fish'd up the gold I'm sure I never have been told . Thus much they learn'd , I take for granted , X PREFACE TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
... supposed that such A pair of lads were satisfied ; And yet they were before they died . But whether they fish'd up the gold I'm sure I never have been told . Thus much they learn'd , I take for granted , X PREFACE TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
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... sure I need not harp it How well the fellows fed , The entertainment was A truly noble one ; But some unlucky cause Disturb'd it when begun . It was a slight rat - tat , That put their joys to rout ; 1 Priam's daughter . - Cassandra ...
... sure I need not harp it How well the fellows fed , The entertainment was A truly noble one ; But some unlucky cause Disturb'd it when begun . It was a slight rat - tat , That put their joys to rout ; 1 Priam's daughter . - Cassandra ...
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... ' ' Let not your majesty , ' the lamb replies , ' Decide in haste or passion ! For sure ' tis difficult to think 1 Phædrus , I. 1 : also in Æsop . In what respect or fashion My drinking here could roil BOOK I. ] 11 LA FONTAINE .
... ' ' Let not your majesty , ' the lamb replies , ' Decide in haste or passion ! For sure ' tis difficult to think 1 Phædrus , I. 1 : also in Æsop . In what respect or fashion My drinking here could roil BOOK I. ] 11 LA FONTAINE .
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... sure , a good example . Our poet fatten'd on their story , Gave every fight its place and glory , Till of his panegyric words These deities had got two - thirds . All done , the poet's fee A talent was to be . But when he comes his bill ...
... sure , a good example . Our poet fatten'd on their story , Gave every fight its place and glory , Till of his panegyric words These deities had got two - thirds . All done , the poet's fee A talent was to be . But when he comes his bill ...
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... sure , have had sufficient bleeding , Without more fuss of scrawls and pleading . Let's set ourselves at work , these drones and we , And then all eyes the truth may plainly see , Whose art it is that can produce The magic cells , the ...
... sure , have had sufficient bleeding , Without more fuss of scrawls and pleading . Let's set ourselves at work , these drones and we , And then all eyes the truth may plainly see , Whose art it is that can produce The magic cells , the ...
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