Hey, Wilhelm, 1789-1854, Dalziel Brothers. egrs, Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William), 1832-1894, Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871, Dalziel, George, 1815-1902, Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905 · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 25
BOY AND SWAN. LISTEN, yon boy there among the trees,Just keep away from my children, please;And, sir, Ill beg you to drop that stone—I dont often speak in an angry tone;But youd best run off, or Ill make you feelWhat a sturdy blow my wing can deal. The cowardly boy ran off with speed,He feard the… … SWAN AND CHILD. WHEREFORE are you, clear child, so shy ? Neither wicked nor fierce am I; Oer the waters I gently glide, Make no ripple upon the tide ; One thing only I have to say, Have you some bread to give away ? Soon the child to the pond came on,Glad to see such a beauteous swan;How spotless…
Fables, German · Children's poetry
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