Proverbial Folk-loreFolcroft Library Editions, 1976 - 173 pagine |
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Pagina 56
... Lost where it was dropped , an empty bag with a cheese in it , the bag marked L. G. but the letters are quite worn out ; the person who lost it never missed it till it was gone ; so if any person will bring it to him , he shall receive ...
... Lost where it was dropped , an empty bag with a cheese in it , the bag marked L. G. but the letters are quite worn out ; the person who lost it never missed it till it was gone ; so if any person will bring it to him , he shall receive ...
Pagina 61
... lost , For want of a shoe the horse was lost , For want of a horse the rider was lost , Being overtaken and slain by the enemy . The Danes tell us there are three bad neighbours . A great river , A great road , A great lord , They have ...
... lost , For want of a shoe the horse was lost , For want of a horse the rider was lost , Being overtaken and slain by the enemy . The Danes tell us there are three bad neighbours . A great river , A great road , A great lord , They have ...
Pagina 71
... lost , is always won . — Byron . while it is remarked by a third keen observer of human nature , Treason doth never prosper , what's the reason ? When it does prosper no man calls its treason ! One more English saying I may mention ...
... lost , is always won . — Byron . while it is remarked by a third keen observer of human nature , Treason doth never prosper , what's the reason ? When it does prosper no man calls its treason ! One more English saying I may mention ...
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