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 83
BOY. Come, Foal, and let me your back bestride; Up hill, down dale, well merrily ride.FOAL. No, Boy, my step is for you too fast,I surely should throw you off at last;There stands in the corner a horse for you,Wholl bear you more safely than I could do. He stretchd forth his arms, its neck to… … CHICKENS. CHICKENS! what may the matter be?That youre all running so timidly;See you him lurking, the fox so sly.You need not fear, and Ill tell you why,—Our watch-dog has seen his crafty face,And will send him packing in dire disgrace. The fowls from that day were scared no more-The good dog…
Fables, German · Children's poetry
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