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 76
e number. Spare me, cried the Stork,and let me gro. I am no Crane. I have eaten none ofyour corn. I am a poor innocent Stork, as you may see—the most pious aud dutiful of birds. I honour and succour my father and mother. I But the Husbandman cut him short. All this may be true enough, I dare… … Fable 72.—THE ANGLER AND THE LITTLE FISH. An Angler, who gained his livelihood by fishing, after along days toil, caught nothing but one little fish. Spareme, said the little creature, I beseech you ; so small as Iam, I shall make you but a sorry meal. I am not come tomy full size yet; throw me…
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