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Picture fables (1858)

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 89

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re you, And how crooked your legs are, too.TURNS. Your shape is slender, your legs are long, But youre a coward—your heart s not strong.GREY. I can catch the hare, when he runs his best.TURNS. I can drive the fox from his cunning rest. The huntsman bade them to hold their peace,When the chase… … STAG. I AM so great, and noble, and high,Two terrible branching horns have I;Then why should I fear, whateer betide,Why from the dogs should I run and hide ?Ill wait for them boldly, and here at bay,Prove which is bravest, I or they. There he stood, boastful and brave ;—but hark !A sound in the…

Fables, German · Children's poetry

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