KING AETHUE Whex good King Arthur ruled this land, He was a goodly king;He stole three pecks of barley-meal, To make a bag-pudding. A bag-pudding the king did make,And stuffed it well with plums: And in it put great lumps of fat,As big as my two thumbs. The king and queen did eat thereof, And… … TWO LITTLE MICE Two little mice sat down to spin,Pussy passed by, and she peeped in: What are you at, my fine little men? Making coats for gentlemen. Shall I come in, and cut off your thread? No, no! Miss Pussy, youll bite off our head. TWO LITTLE DOGS 171 ^^^ m
Nursery rhymes
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