The fables of Æsop, selected, told anew and their history traced (1894)
Kely and Sons, binders, Jacobs, Joseph, 1854-1916, ed, Heighway, Richard, ill · London ; New York : Macmillan & Company · leaf 193
ther animals. Ihave never yet been beaten, said he, whenI put forth my full speed. I challenge anyone here to race with me. The Tortoise said quietly : Ci I accept yourchallenge. That is a good joke, said the Hare; Icould dance round you all the way. Keep your boasting till youve beaten,answered… … ^ESOPS FABLES 163 The Tortoise plodded on and plodded on, andwhen the Hare awoke from his nap, he sawthe Tortoise just near the winning-post andcould not run up in time to save the race.Then said the Tortoise : fHoMrfng tout£ tlje race.
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