Rariora; being notes of some of the printed books, manuscripts, historical documents, medals, engravings, pottery, etc., collected (1858-1900) (1902)
Hodgkin, John Eliot · London : S. Low, Marston & Co., ltd. · leaf 211
ca, and isanswered by the honest bird, How can I give you any news ? I spent last night in the greatest tormentsby reason of the deluge of rain, the thunder, the lightning and the earthquake. I verily thought that theworld was coming to an end. Inasmuch as the night has been fine and serene, the… … The Hermit, his Wife, their Infant, the Watch-Dog and the Serpent. A hermit receives from a king a daily provision of certain victuals and a pot of honey. He eats thefood, but he puts the honey by, storing it in a jar which hangs over his head in bed. Now honeywas very dear in those days, and on a…
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