Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 57
From bad to far worse, as still bolder he grew;For none could be found who had courage or skillSufficient to cope with the rogue on the hill. At length one remarked, who had studied his race :No giant so strong but he has a weak place—He 11 have some short-coming though ever so tall.You ve tried… … Now try a new method—invite him to dine :Bring forth tempting dishes and flagons of wine,And let skilled musicians perform soothing airsTo smooth down his temper and banish his cares;And when he grows drowsy, as surely he will,We 11 easily manage this Bugaboo Bill. The plan was adopted ; when next…
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