Aesop's fables : a new version, chiefly from original sources (1882)
R. Clay, Sons, and Taylor. prt, Murray, John, Aesop, James, Thomas, 1809-1863, Tenniel, John, Sir, 1820-1914, Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899, Whymper, Josiah Wood, 1813-1903 · London : John Murray · leaf 63
Fable 55.—THE COLLIEKAND THE FULLER. A Collier, wlio had moreroom in his house than hewanted for himself, proposedto a Fuller to come and takeup his quarters with him. Thank 3^ou, said the Fuller,but I must decline youroffer; for I fear that as fast asI whiten my goods you willblacken them again.… … Fable 56.—THE LION IN LOVE. It happened in days of old that a Lion fell in love with aWoodmans daughter; and had the folly to ask her of herfather in marriage. The Woodman was not much pleasedwith the offer, and declined the honour of so dangerous analliance. But upon the Lion threatening him with…
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