A treasury of Pleasure books for young and old [ed. by J. Cundall].1851 |
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... gave chase , but were unable to overtake it ; and when they thought themselves certain of their prey , it suddenly disappeared within the thicket . It was now dark , and the fawn ran home , and knocked at the door , saying , " Sister ...
... gave chase , but were unable to overtake it ; and when they thought themselves certain of their prey , it suddenly disappeared within the thicket . It was now dark , and the fawn ran home , and knocked at the door , saying , " Sister ...
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... gave it some drink . She then shook up its little pillow , and put it back into the cradle , and covered it up with the counterpane . Nor did she forget the fawn , but went into the corner where it lay , and stroked its back . She then ...
... gave it some drink . She then shook up its little pillow , and put it back into the cradle , and covered it up with the counterpane . Nor did she forget the fawn , but went into the corner where it lay , and stroked its back . She then ...
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... gave Robin Hood a blow on his head , which effectually pitched him into the water . When Robin Hood had waded back to the bank , he put his bugle to his lips , and blew several blasts , till the forest rang again , and his followers ...
... gave Robin Hood a blow on his head , which effectually pitched him into the water . When Robin Hood had waded back to the bank , he put his bugle to his lips , and blew several blasts , till the forest rang again , and his followers ...
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... gave him the book , and bid him ask them seven times in the church , lest three should not be enough . The people could not help laughing , but none at- tempted to forbid the bans , for the bishop and his brother were glad to get out of ...
... gave him the book , and bid him ask them seven times in the church , lest three should not be enough . The people could not help laughing , but none at- tempted to forbid the bans , for the bishop and his brother were glad to get out of ...
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... gave him a cuff that made his ears tingle ; then Robin flung him on his knees , and plucked him by the beard . Quoth Friar Tuck , " We don't take that sort of coin . " " But we are going on a message + from King Richard , " said the ...
... gave him a cuff that made his ears tingle ; then Robin flung him on his knees , and plucked him by the beard . Quoth Friar Tuck , " We don't take that sort of coin . " " But we are going on a message + from King Richard , " said the ...
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