Hey, Wilhelm, 1789-1854. [from old catalog], Dulcken, Henry William, 1832-1894, [from old catalog] tr, Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871, [from old catalog] illus, Dalziel, George, 1815-1902, [from old catalog] engr, Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905, [from old catalog] engr · London, New York, Routledge, Warne, and Routledge · leaf 29
HORSE AND SPARROW. Sparrow. Horse, they have filld your trough, I see;Can you not spare a little for me ?I only ask for a grain or two,And still there will be enough for you.Horse. Ill receive you, good bird, dont fear,For us both there is plenty here. Together they dined then, nothing loth,And, as… … THE ASS. Boy. You lazy donkey, why dont you run ?Just like a snail you go creeping on.Donkey. Dont beat me; I know I m long on the road,But still I can fairly carry my load.Different servants our master doth need,Me for burden, the horse for speed. And the good old Ass, when his work was oer,Went…
Children's poetry
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