Wood Magic: A FableCassell, Petter, Galpin, 1882 - 263 pages |
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Page 54
... world for so long . Let me tell you , Sir Bevis , the Weasel is the wickedest and most dread- ful creature that lives , and above all things he is so cunning he can make people believe anything he chooses , 54 WOOD MAGIC .
... world for so long . Let me tell you , Sir Bevis , the Weasel is the wickedest and most dread- ful creature that lives , and above all things he is so cunning he can make people believe anything he chooses , 54 WOOD MAGIC .
Page 55
... believe that his crimes are com- mitted by the Fox , who consequently bears all the disgrace ; and not only that , but he has spread it abroad that the Fox is the most cunning of all , in . order that he may not be suspected of being so ...
... believe that his crimes are com- mitted by the Fox , who consequently bears all the disgrace ; and not only that , but he has spread it abroad that the Fox is the most cunning of all , in . order that he may not be suspected of being so ...
Page 92
... believe there is any sunshine , nor do they believe there are any stars . Now I do not sing at night , but I always go where I can see a star . I slept under a mushroom last night , and he told me he was pushing up as fast as he could ...
... believe there is any sunshine , nor do they believe there are any stars . Now I do not sing at night , but I always go where I can see a star . I slept under a mushroom last night , and he told me he was pushing up as fast as he could ...
Page 120
... believe it . " " I hate him , " said Bevis . ' Why ever do they let him be king ? How they must hate him . " " " Oh , no they don't , dear , " said the Toad . " If you were to hear how they go on , you would think he was the nicest and ...
... believe it . " " I hate him , " said Bevis . ' Why ever do they let him be king ? How they must hate him . " " " Oh , no they don't , dear , " said the Toad . " If you were to hear how they go on , you would think he was the nicest and ...
Page 145
... believe you . Besides , how can he hurt me ? He has got no legs , and he can't run after me , and he has no hands and he can't catch me . I'm not a bit afraid of him ; " and he kicked the elm with all his might . Without waiting a ...
... believe you . Besides , how can he hurt me ? He has got no legs , and he can't run after me , and he has no hands and he can't catch me . I'm not a bit afraid of him ; " and he kicked the elm with all his might . Without waiting a ...
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