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| author | Roger Frank <rfrank@pglaf.org> | 2025-10-15 01:37:25 -0700 |
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| committer | Roger Frank <rfrank@pglaf.org> | 2025-10-15 01:37:25 -0700 |
| commit | 5784a6ff8afb3a26e31bac6bbcfb7e3b8da67f41 (patch) | |
| tree | 0daca3efe42706bde3b622e014b75539b80ba9eb /21189-h | |
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You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + +Title: Aesop, in Rhyme + Old Friends in a New Dress + +Author: Marmaduke Park + +Release Date: April 19, 2007 [EBook #21189] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK AESOP, IN RHYME *** + + + + +Produced by David Edwards, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online +Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This +file was produced from images generously made available +by The University of Florida, The Internet +Archive/Children's Library) + + + + + + +</pre> + + +<div id="auto"> + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/cover.jpg" width="400" height="429" alt="cover" title="" /> +</div> + + +<div class="block ad" style="width: 600px;"> +<h2><a name="contents" id="contents"></a>CONTENTS</h2> + <ul id="toc"> + <li><span>THE DOG AND THE WOLF</span> <a href="#dog">5</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE HERDSMAN</span> <a href="#herd">8</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE BOYS AND THE FROGS</span> <a href="#boys">11</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE COCK AND THE JEWEL</span> <a href="#cock">13</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MAN AND THE LION</span> <a href="#man">15</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FOX AND THE CRANE</span> <a href="#fox">18</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE TRAVELLER AND THE SATYR</span> <a href="#satyr">22</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE TRAVELLERS AND THE PURSE</span> <a href="#purse">25</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MOUTH AND THE LIMBS</span> <a href="#limbs">27</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE</span> <a href="#hare">31</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MILKMAID</span> <a href="#milkmaid">34</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE LARK AND HER YOUNG ONES</span> <a href="#lark">39</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE PHILOSOPHER AND THE ACORN</span> <a href="#philosopher">43</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE WOLF AND THE CRANE</span> <a href="#wolf">45</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE DOG AND THE SHADOW</span> <a href="#shadow">48</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE TRAVELLERS AND THE BEAR</span> <a href="#bear">50</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FROGS AND THE BULL</span> <a href="#frogs">52</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE COUNCIL OF MICE</span> <a href="#council">54</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE WOLF AND THE LAMB</span> <a href="#lamb">57</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE BEASTS IN PARTNERSHIP</span> <a href="#beasts">60</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE LION AND THE MOUSE</span> <a href="#lion">64</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE JEALOUS ASS</span> <a href="#ass">67</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE TOWN AND COUNTRY MICE</span> <a href="#town">71</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FOX AND THE CROW</span> <a href="#crow">75</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE LION AN THE ECHO</span> <a href="#echo">79</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE PAPER KITE</span> <a href="#paper">82</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE RATS AND THE CHEESE</span> <a href="#rats">85</a><br /></li> + <li><span>AURELIA AND THE SPIDER</span> <a href="#aurelia">88</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE REDBREAST AND THE SPARROW</span> <a href="#redbreast">90</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE POET AND THE COBWEBS</span> <a href="#poet">92</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE EPICURE AND THE PHYSICIAN</span> <a href="#epicure">96</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FROGS DESIRING A KING</span> <a href="#frogsking">101</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE HARE AND THE BRAMBLE</span> <a href="#bramble">104</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE HORSE AND THE STAG</span> <a href="#horse">106</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE CAT AND THE OLD MOUSE</span> <a href="#cat">108</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FOX AND THE VISOR MASK</span> <a href="#mask">110</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGGS</span> <a href="#goose">112</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FOX AND THE GRAPES</span> <a href="#grapes">114</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MOUSE AND THE WEASEL</span> <a href="#mouse">116</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MISER AND HIS TREASURE</span> <a href="#miser">118</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE JACKDAW AND THE PEACOCKS</span> <a href="#jackdaw">120</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SPARROW AND THE HARE</span> <a href="#sparrow">122</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE ASS AND THE LION</span> <a href="#asslion">123</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE STAG AND THE FOUNTAIN</span> <a href="#stag">125</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE EAGLE, THE CAT, AND THE SOW</span> <a href="#eagle">127</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE EAGLE, THE RAVEN AND THE TORTOISE</span> <a href="#raven">129</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FLAY AND THE HORSE</span> <a href="#fly">131</a><br /></li> + <li><span>ESOP AT PLAY</span> <a href="#esop">132</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE OLD PILOT AND THE SAILORS</span> <a href="#old">134</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE CRAB AND HER DAUGHTER</span> <a href="#crab">135</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SUN AND THE WIND</span> <a href="#sun">137</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE TWO POTS</span> <a href="#pots">139</a><br /></li> + <li><span>HERCULES AND THE CARTER</span> <a href="#hercules">141</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER</span> <a href="#ant">142</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE CROW AND THE PITCHER</span> <a href="#pitcher">144</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE ANGLER AND THE LITTLE FISH</span> <a href="#angler">145</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FROG AND THE FOX</span> <a href="#frogfox">146</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE APE AND HR YOUNG ONES</span> <a href="#ape">147</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FIR TREE AND THE THORN</span> <a href="#fir">149</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE ASS IN THE LION'S SKIN</span> <a href="#skin">151</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE DOG IN THE MANGER</span> <a href="#manger">153</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE STAG AND THE VINE</span> <a href="#stagvine">154</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FIR MISCHIEVOUS DOG</span> <a href="#mischievous">155</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SICK MAN AND THE PHYSICIAN</span> <a href="#sick">156</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FARMER AND HIS SONS</span> <a href="#farmer">158</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SWALLOW AND THE BIRDS</span> <a href="#swallow">160</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE BOASTING TRAVELLER</span> <a href="#boasting">162</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE OLD WOMAN AND HER MAIDS</span> <a href="#oldwoman">164</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FIR INDUSTRY AND SLOTH</span> <a href="#industry">166</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SHEPHERD TURNED MERCHANT</span> <a href="#shepherd">168</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SPENDTHRIFT AND THE SWALLOW</span> <a href="#spendthrift">170</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE EAGLE AND THE CROW</span> <a href="#eaglecrow">171</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE WOLF AND THE SHEPHERD'S BOY</span> <a href="#wolfshepherd">173</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FOX WITHOUT A TAIL</span> <a href="#tail">175</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MEN AND THE OYSTER</span> <a href="#oyster">177</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SHEPHERD AND HIS DOG</span> <a href="#shepherddog">179</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE COUNTRYMAN AND THE JUSTICE</span> <a href="#countryman">181</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE COCK AND THE FOX</span> <a href="#cockfox">183</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE BLIND MAN AND THE LAME</span> <a href="#blind">185</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MAN AND THE SERPENT</span> <a href="#serpent">187</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE TWO STREAMS</span> <a href="#streams">189</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SOT AND HIS WIFE</span> <a href="#sot">191</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FARMER AND HIS QUARRELSOME SONS</span> <a href="#sons">193</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FIG TREE AND THE FLOWERING SHRUB</span> <a href="#fig">195</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FARMER AND THE LANDLORD</span> <a href="#landlord">197</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SCHOOL-BOY AND THE MONITOR</span> <a href="#monitor">199</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MILLER AND HIS ASS</span> <a href="#miller">201</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE DREAMER AND HIS SONS</span> <a href="#dreamer">204</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE OLD MAN AND DEATH</span> <a href="#death">206</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE PAINTER</span> <a href="#painter">209</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE COBBLER AND THE NABOB</span> <a href="#cobbler">212</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE HORSE AND HIS RIDER</span> <a href="#horserider">215</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE GOOD MINISTER</span> <a href="#minister">219</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SWAN AND THE COOK</span> <a href="#swan">221</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE LYNX AND THE MOLE</span> <a href="#lynx">223</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE OLD CAT AND THE YOUNG MOUSE</span> <a href="#oldcat">225</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE TWO FRIENDS</span> <a href="#friends">227</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE SICK STAG</span> <a href="#sickstag">230</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FOREST AND THE WOODMAN</span> <a href="#forest">232</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE ELEPHANT AND THE MONKEY OF JUPITER</span> <a href="#elephant">234</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE WOODCUTTER AND DEATH</span> <a href="#woodcutter">237</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE RAT AND THE OYSTER</span> <a href="#rat">239</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE PHYSICIANS</span> <a href="#physicians">242</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MOUNTAIN IN LABOR</span> <a href="#mountain">244</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE CAT METAMORPHOSED INTO A WOMAN</span> <a href="#woman">246</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE FROG AND THE RAT</span> <a href="#frograt">248</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE LION AND THE FLY</span> <a href="#lionfly">251</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE TWO MULES</span> <a href="#mules">253</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE JUPITER AND THE FARMER</span> <a href="#jupiter">255</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE COCK, THE CAT, AND THE LITTLE MOUSE</span> <a href="#cockcat">258</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE MONKEY</span> <a href="#monkey">261</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE HORSE AND THE ASS</span> <a href="#horseass">263</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE ASTROLOGER WHO FELL INTO A WELL</span> <a href="#astrologer">265</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE ANIMALS SICK WITH THE PLAGUE</span> <a href="#animals">269</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE CANDLE</span> <a href="#candle">273</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE HOG, THE GOAT, AND THE SHEEP</span> <a href="#hog">275</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE DELICATE HERON</span> <a href="#heron">278</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE BLACKAMOOR AND HER MISTRESS</span> <a href="#blackamoor">280</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE BEAR AND THE GARDENER</span> <a href="#gardener">282</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE VULTURES AND THE PIGEONS</span> <a href="#vultures">284</a><br /></li> + <li><span>THE BEAR AND THE BEES</span> <a href="#bees">287</a><br /></li> +</ul> +</div> + + + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_002.png" width="400" height="634" alt="Illustration 002" title="" /> +</div> + +<hr class="hr3" /> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_003.png" width="400" height="607" alt="Aesop in Rhyme" title="" /> +</div> + +<hr class="hr3" /> + +<h1>ÆSOP,<br /> +IN RHYME; +</h1> +<h5>OR,</h5> +<h2>OLD FRIENDS IN A NEW DRESS.</h2> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_005.png" class="ad" width="400" height="703" alt="Illustration 005" title="Old friends in a new dress" /> +</div> + +<h3>BY MARMADUKE PARK.</h3> +<hr class="hr2" /> +<h4>PHILADELPHIA:<br /> +C. G. HENDERSON, & CO.,<br /> +N. W. CORNER ARCH AND FIFTH STREETS.<br /> +1852.</h4> +<hr class="hr2" /> +<h5>Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1852,</h5> +<h3>BY C. G. HENDERSON & CO.,</h3> +<h5>in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, +in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.</h5> +<hr /> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="dog" id="dog"></a> +<img src="images/illus_007.png" width="400" height="274" alt="Illustration 007" title="The dog and the wolf" /> +</div> + +<h2><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_5" id="Page_5">[5]</a></span><a href ="#contents">THE DOG AND THE WOLF.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A wolf</span> there was, whose scanty fare</p> +<p>Had made his person lean and spare;</p> +<p>A dog there was, so amply fed,</p> +<p>His sides were plump and sleek; 'tis said</p> +<p>The wolf once met this prosp'rous cur,</p> +<p>And thus began: "Your servant, sir;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_6" id="Page_6">[6]</a></span>I'm pleased to see you look so well,</p> +<p>Though how it is I cannot tell;</p> +<p>I have not broke my fast to-day;</p> +<p>Nor have I, I'm concern'd to say,</p> +<p>One bone in store or expectation,</p> +<p class="b">And that I call a great vexation."</p> + +<p>"Indeed it is," the dog replied:</p> +<p>"I know no ill so great beside;</p> +<p>But if you do not like to be</p> +<p>So poorly fed, come live with me."</p> +<p>"Agreed," rejoined the wolf, "I'll go:</p> +<p>But pray, what work am I to do?"</p> +<p>"Oh, guard the house, and do not fail</p> +<p class="b">To bark at thieves, and wag your tail."</p> + +<p>So off they jogg'd, and soon arrived</p> +<p>At where the friendly mastiff lived.</p> +<p>"Well," said the wolf, "I can't deny</p> +<p>You have a better house than I."</p> +<p>"Not so," the other then replied,</p> +<p>"If you with me will hence abide."</p> +<p>"Oh," said the wolf, "how kind you are!</p> +<p>But what d'ye call <i>that</i>, hanging there?</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_7" id="Page_7">[7]</a></span>Is it an iron chain, or what?"</p> +<p>"Friend," said the dog, "I quite forgot</p> +<p>To mention that; sometimes, you see,</p> +<p>They hook that little chain to <i>me</i>;</p> +<p>But it is only meant to keep</p> +<p>Us dogs from walking in our sleep,</p> +<p>And should you wear it, you would find,</p> +<p class="b">It's nothing that you need to mind."</p> + +<p>"I'll take your word," the wolf replied.</p> +<p>"It's truth by me shall ne'er be tried;</p> +<p>I'll have my liberty again,</p> +<p>And you your collar and your chain."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Our neighbors sometimes seem to be</p> +<p>A vast deal better off than we;</p> +<p>Yet seldom 'tis they really are,</p> +<p>Since <i>they</i> have troubles too to bear,</p> +<p>Which, if the truth were really known,</p> +<p>Are quite as grievous as our own.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_8" id="Page_8">[8]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="herd" id="herd"></a> +<img src="images/illus_010.png" width="400" height="272" alt="Illustration 010" title="The herdsman" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE HERDSMAN.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A herdsman</span>, who lived at a time and a place</p> +<p>Which, should you not know, is but little disgrace,</p> +<p>Discover'd one morning, on counting his stock,</p> +<p class="b">That a sheep had been stolen that night from the flock.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_9" id="Page_9">[9]</a></span>"Oh, I wish I had caught ye, <i>whoever ye be</i>,</p> +<p>I'd have soon let you know, I'd have soon let ye see,</p> +<p>What he had to expect," said the herdsman, "I trow;</p> +<p class="b">But I've thought of a scheme that will trouble you now."</p> + +<p>So what did he do, sir, but put up a board,</p> +<p>Describing the thief, and proposed a reward</p> +<p>Of a lamb, to the man who would give information</p> +<p class="b">Concerning the thief, and his true designation.</p> + +<p>The project succeeded; for soon there applied</p> +<p>A certain near neighbor, with others beside.</p> +<p>"But tell me the thief," said the herdsman, "at least;"</p> +<p class="b">"Come hither," said they, "and we'll show you the beast!"</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_10" id="Page_10">[10]</a></span>"The <i>beast</i>!" said the rustic, who thought he should die on</p> +<p>The spot, when he found that the thief was a lion!</p> +<p>"Ill luck to my hurry, what now shall I do?</p> +<p>I promised a lamb to detect you 'tis true;</p> +<p>But now I'd consent <i>all</i> my substance to pay,</p> +<p>If I could but with safety get out of your way."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> + +<div class="ml"> +<p>Silly people ask things that would ruin, if sent;</p> +<p>They demand them in haste, and at leisure repent.</p> +</div> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_11" id="Page_11">[11]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_012.png" width="200" height="204" alt="Illustration 012" title="At leisure repent" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="boys" id="boys"></a> +<img src="images/illus_013.png" width="400" height="299" alt="Illustration 013" title="The boys and the frogs" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE BOYS AND THE FROGS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Some</span> boys, beside a pond or lake,</p> +<p>Were playing once at <i>duck and drake?</i></p> +<p>When, doubtless to their heart's content,</p> +<p class="b">Volleys of stones were quickly sent.</p> + +<p>But there were some (there will be such)</p> +<p>Who did not seem amused so much;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_12" id="Page_12">[12]</a></span>These were the frogs, to whom the game,</p> +<p class="b">In point of sport was not the same.</p> + +<p>For scarce a stone arrived, 'tis said,</p> +<p>But gave some frog a broken head;</p> +<p>And scores in less than half an hour,</p> +<p class="b">Perished beneath the dreadful shower.</p> + +<p>At last, said one, "You silly folks, I say,</p> +<p>Do fling your stones another way;</p> +<p>Though <i>sport</i> to <i>you</i>, to throw them thus,</p> +<p>Remember, pray, 'tis <i>death</i> to us!"</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>From hence this moral may be learn'd:</p> +<p>Let play <i>be play</i> to <i>all concern'd</i>.</p> +</div> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_13" id="Page_13">[13]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_014.png" width="200" height="161" alt="Illustration 014" title="Let play be play" /> +</div> + + +<hr /> + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="cock" id="cock"></a> +<img src="images/illus_015.png" width="400" height="280" alt="Illustration 015" title="The cock and the jewel" /> +</div> + + + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE COCK AND THE JEWEL.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A cock</span> there was: a sage was he</p> +<p class="indent">(If Esop we may trust,)</p> +<p>Who wish'd to make a meal, you see,</p> +<p class="b indent">As other sages must.</p> + +<p>With this intent, as heretofore,</p> +<p class="indent">When on the hunt for grain;</p> +<p>Our hero scratch'd the litter o'er</p> +<p class="b indent">With all his might and main.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_14" id="Page_14">[14]</a></span>But scarce a minute had he scratch'd,</p> +<p class="indent">When, to his great surprise,</p> +<p>A gem, with golden chain attach'd,</p> +<p class="b indent">He saw with both his eyes.</p> + +<p>"Alack!" quoth he, "what have we here?</p> +<p class="indent">A diamond, I protest!</p> +<p>Which lords and ladies buy so dear,</p> +<p class="b indent">And hold in such request.</p> + +<p>"But one good barley-corn to me</p> +<p class="indent">Has more intrinsic worth</p> +<p>Than all the pearls now in the sea,</p> +<p class="indent">Or gold now in the earth."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>The moral here, in Esop's mind,</p> +<p class="indent">Was this, there's not a doubt:</p> +<p>Things have <i>most</i> value, which we find</p> +<p class="indent">We <i>cannot</i> do without.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_15" id="Page_15">[15]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="man" id="man"></a> +<img src="images/illus_017.png" width="400" height="274" alt="Illustration 017" title="The man and the lion" /> +</div> + + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MAN AND THE LION.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A man</span> and a lion once had a dispute,</p> +<p>Which was reckon'd the greatest, the man or the brute;</p> +<p>The lion discoursed on his side at some length,</p> +<p class="b">And greatly enlarged on his courage and strength.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_16" id="Page_16">[16]</a></span>The man, one would think, had enough to reply</p> +<p>On <i>his</i> side the question, which none could deny;</p> +<p>But like many others who make a pretence,</p> +<p class="b">He talk'd perfect nonsense, and thought it good sense.</p> + +<p>"So," says he, "don't be prating,—look yonder, I pray,</p> +<p>At that sculpture of marble, now what will you say?</p> +<p>The lion is vanquished; but as for the man</p> +<p class="b">He is striding upon him; deny it who can."</p> + +<p>"But pray," said the lion, "who sculptured that stone?"</p> +<p>"One of <i>us</i>," said the man, "I must candidly own."</p> +<p>"But when <i>we</i> are sculptors," the other replied,</p> +<p class="b">"You will then on the man see the <i>lion</i> astride."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_17" id="Page_17">[17]</a></span>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>The man might have added, if he had been wise,</p> +<p>"But a beast <i>cannot</i> sculpture a stone, <i>if he tries</i>."</p> +<p><i>That</i> sufficiently shows where the difference lies.</p> +</div> + + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_019.png" width="300" height="185" alt="Illustration 019" title="Shows where the difference lies" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_18" id="Page_18">[18]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="fox" id="fox"></a> +<img src="images/illus_020.png" width="400" height="276" alt="Illustration 020" title="The fox and the crane" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FOX AND THE CRANE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p>"<span class="smcap">I certainly</span> think," said a fox to a crane,</p> +<p>"That face, ma'am of yours is remarkably plain;</p> +<p>That beak that you wear is so frightful a feature,</p> +<p>It makes you appear a most singular creature."</p> +<p>The crane, much offended at what she had heard,</p> +<p>March'd off at full speed, without saying a word:</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_19" id="Page_19">[19]</a></span>"Oh dear!" said the fox, "Mrs. Crane, I protest</p> +<p>You misunderstand me, 'twas only a jest."</p> +<p>"Come, don't be affronted—stay with me and dine;</p> +<p>You know very well 'tis this temper of mine</p> +<p>To say such odd things to my intimate friends;</p> +<p>But you know that poor Reynard no mischief intends."</p> +<p>So the crane thought it best not to break with him quite,</p> +<p>But to view his remarks in a good-natured light.</p> +<p>So she put on as pleasant a face as she could</p> +<p>When he ask'd her to dine, and replied that she would.</p> +<p>But alas! she perceived that his jokes were not over,</p> +<p>When Reynard removed from the victuals its cover</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_20" id="Page_20">[20]</a></span>'Twas neither game, butcher's meat, chicken, not fish;</p> +<p>But plain gravy-soup, in a broad shallow dish.</p> +<p>Now this the fox lapp'd with his tongue very quick,</p> +<p>While the crane could scarce dip in the point of her beak;</p> +<p>"You make a poor dinner," said he to his guest;</p> +<p>"Oh, dear! by no means," said the bird, "I protest."</p> +<p>But the crane ask'd the fox on a subsequent day,</p> +<p>When nothing, it seems, for their dinner had they</p> +<p>But some minced meat served up in a narrow-neck'd jar;</p> +<p>Too long, and narrow, for Reynard by far.</p> +<p>"You make a poor dinner, I fear," said the bird;</p> +<p>"Why, I think," said the fox, "'twould be very absurd</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_21" id="Page_21">[21]</a></span>To deny what you say, yet I cannot complain,</p> +<p>But confess, though a fox, that I'm matched by a crane."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Cunning folks who play tricks which good manners condemn,</p> +<p>Often find their own tricks play'd again upon them.</p> +</div> + + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_023.png" width="250" height="175" alt="Illustration 023" title="Find their own tricks play'd again upon them" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_22" id="Page_22">[22]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="satyr" id="satyr"></a> +<img src="images/illus_024.png" width="400" height="283" alt="Illustration 024" title="The traveller and the satyr" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE TRAVELLER AND THE SATYR.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A luckless</span> wight, in winter slow,</p> +<p>Travelling once a forest through</p> +<p>Cold and hungry, tired and wet,</p> +<p>Began in words like these to fret:</p> +<p>"Oh, what a sharp inclement day!</p> +<p>And what a dismal, dreary way!</p> +<p>No friendly cot, no cheering fields,</p> +<p>No food this howling forest yields;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_23" id="Page_23">[23]</a></span>I've nought in store or expectation!</p> +<p class="b">There's nought before me but starvation."</p> + +<p>"Not quite so bad," a voice replied;</p> +<p>Quickly the traveller turned aside,</p> +<p>And saw the satyr of the wood,</p> +<p>Who close beside his dwelling stood.</p> +<p>"Here is my cave hard by," said he,</p> +<p class="b">"Walk in, you're welcome, pray be free."</p> + +<p>The traveller did not hesitate,</p> +<p>Hoping for something good to eat,</p> +<p>But follow'd to his heart's content,</p> +<p class="b">Blowing his finger as he went.</p> + +<p>"Pray," said the satyr, "may I know</p> +<p class="b">For what you blow your fingers so?"</p> + +<p>"What! need you," said the man, "be told?—</p> +<p class="b">To <i>warm</i> my fingers, 'numb'd with cold."</p> + +<p>"Indeed!" was all his host replied,</p> +<p>Intent some pottage to provide,</p> +<p>Which heated well, with spice infused,</p> +<p class="b">Was to his shivering guest produced:</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_24" id="Page_24">[24]</a></span>So hot it was, as Esop sung,</p> +<p>It made our traveller scald his tongue;</p> +<p>And wishing not again to do it,</p> +<p class="b">Our hero could not wait, but blew it.</p> + +<p>"What?" said his host, in accent rough,</p> +<p>"Is not your pottage hot enough?"</p> +<p>"Yes," said the man, "full well I know it,</p> +<p>'Tis far too hot, that's why I blow it."</p> +<p>"You artful villain! do you so?"</p> +<p>His host replied, with angry brow;</p> +<p>"My cave shall not a moment hold</p> +<p>A man that blows both hot and cold!</p> +<p>By none but rogues can that be done,</p> +<p>You double-dealing wretch, begone!"</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>The traveller scarce deserved such wrath,</p> +<p>For warming fingers—cooling broth.</p> +<p>No statutes old or new forbid it,</p> +<p>Although with the same mouth he did it:</p> +<p>Yet this beware of old and young,</p> +<p>What Esop meant—a <i>double tongue</i>;</p> +<p>Which flatters now with civil clack,</p> +<p>And slanders soon behind one's back.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_25" id="Page_25">[25]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="purse" id="purse"></a> +<img src="images/illus_027.png" width="400" height="379" alt="Illustration 027" title="The travellers and the purse" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE TRAVELLERS AND THE PURSE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Two</span> friends once were walking in sociable chat,</p> +<p class="indent">When a purse one espied on the ground;</p> +<p>"Oh, see!" said he, (thank my fortune for that,)</p> +<p class="b indent">"What a large sum of money I've found!"</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_26" id="Page_26">[26]</a></span>"Nay, do not say <i>I</i>" said his friend, "for you know</p> +<p class="indent">'Tis but friendship to share it with me;"</p> +<p>"I share it with you," said the other. "How so?</p> +<p class="b indent">He who <i>found</i> it the owner should be."</p> + +<p>"Be it so," said his friend, "but what sound do I hear?</p> +<p class="indent">'Stop thief!' one is calling to you;</p> +<p>He comes with a constable close in the rear!"</p> +<p class="b indent">Said the other, "Oh, what shall we do?"</p> + +<p>"Nay, do not say <i>we</i>," said his friend, "for you know</p> +<p class="indent">You claimed the sole right to the prize!</p> +<p>And since all the <i>money</i> was taken by you,</p> +<p class="indent">With you the <i>dishonesty</i> lies."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>When people are selfish, dishonest, and mean,</p> +<p>Their nature, in dealing, will quickly be seen.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_27" id="Page_27">[27]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="limbs" id="limbs"></a> +<img src="images/illus_029.png" width="400" height="292" alt="Illustration 029" title="The mouth and the limbs" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MOUTH AND THE LIMBS.</a></h2> +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">In</span> days of yore, they say, 'twas then</p> +<p class="indent">When all things spoke their mind;</p> +<p>The arms and legs of certain men,</p> +<p class="b indent">To treason felt inclined.</p> + +<p>These arms and legs together met,</p> +<p class="indent">As snugly as they could,</p> +<p>With knees and elbows, hands and feet,</p> +<p class="b indent">In discontented mood.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_28" id="Page_28">[28]</a></span>Said they, "'Tis neither right nor fair,</p> +<p class="indent">Nor is there any need,</p> +<p>To labor with such toil and care,</p> +<p class="b indent">The greedy mouth to feed."</p> + +<p>"This we're resolved no more to do,</p> +<p class="indent">Though we so long have done it;"</p> +<p>"Ah!" said the knees and elbows too,</p> +<p class="b indent">"And we are bent upon it."</p> + +<p>"I," said the tongue, "may surely speak,</p> +<p class="indent">Since I his inmate am;</p> +<p>And for his vices while you seek,</p> +<p class="b indent">His virtues I'll proclaim.</p> + +<p>"You say the mouth embezzles all,</p> +<p class="indent">The fruit of your exertion;</p> +<p>But I on this assembly call</p> +<p class="b indent">To prove the base assertion.</p> + +<p>"The food which you with labor gain,</p> +<p class="indent">He too with labor chews;</p> +<p>Nor does he long the food retain,</p> +<p class="b indent">But gives it for your use.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_29" id="Page_29">[29]</a></span>"But he his office has resign'd</p> +<p class="indent">To whom you may prefer;</p> +<p>He begs you therefore now to find</p> +<p class="b indent">Some other treasurer."</p> + +<p>"Well, be it so," they all replied;</p> +<p class="indent">"His wish shall be obeyed;</p> +<p>We think the hands may now be tried</p> +<p class="b indent">As treasurers in his stead."</p> + +<p>The hands with joy to this agreed,</p> +<p class="indent">And all to them was paid;</p> +<p>But they the treasure kept indeed,</p> +<p class="b indent">And no disbursements made.</p> + +<p>Once more the clam'rous members met,</p> +<p class="indent">A lean and hungry throng;</p> +<p>When all allowed, from head to feet,</p> +<p class="b indent">That what they'd done was wrong.</p> + +<p>To take his office once again,</p> +<p class="indent">The mouth they all implored;</p> +<p>Who soon accepted it, and then</p> +<p class="indent">Health was again restored.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_30" id="Page_30">[30]</a></span>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>This tale for state affairs is meant,</p> +<p class="indent">Which we need not discuss;</p> +<p>At present we will be content,</p> +<p class="b indent">To find a moral thus:</p> + +<p>The mouth has claims of large amount,</p> +<p class="indent">From arms, legs, feet, and hands;</p> +<p>But let them not, on that account,</p> +<p class="indent">Pay <i>more</i> than it demands.</p> +</div> + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_032.png" width="400" height="329" alt="Illustration 032" title="Let them not pay more than it demands" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_31" id="Page_31">[31]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="hare" id="hare"></a> +<img src="images/illus_033.png" width="400" height="270" alt="Illustration 033" title="The hare and the tortoise" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Said</span> a hare to a tortoise, "Good sir, what a while</p> +<p class="indent">You have been only crossing the way;</p> +<p>Why I really believe that to go half a mile,</p> +<p class="b indent">You must travel two nights and a day."</p> + +<p>"I am very contented," the creature replied,</p> +<p class="indent">"Though I walk but a tortoise's pace,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_32" id="Page_32">[32]</a></span>But if you think proper the point to decide,</p> +<p class="b indent">We will run half a mile in a race."</p> + +<p>"Very good," said the hare; said the tortoise, "Proceed,</p> +<p class="indent">And the fox shall decide who has won,"</p> +<p>Then the hare started off with incredible speed;</p> +<p class="b indent">But the tortoise walk'd leisurely on.</p> + +<p>"Come tortoise, friend tortoise, walk on," said the hare,</p> +<p class="indent">"Well, I shall stay here for my dinner;</p> +<p>Why, 'twill take you a month, at that rate, to get there,</p> +<p class="b indent">Then how can you hope to be winner?"</p> + +<p>But the tortoise could hear not a word that she said</p> +<p class="indent">For he was far distant behind;</p> +<p>So the hare felt secured while at leisure she fed,</p> +<p class="b indent">And took a sound nap when she dined.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_33" id="Page_33">[33]</a></span>So at last this slow walker came up with the hare,</p> +<p class="indent">And there fast asleep did he spy her;</p> +<p>And he cunningly crept with such caution and care,</p> +<p class="b indent">That she woke not, although he pass'd by her.</p> + +<p>"Well now," thought the hare, when she open'd her eyes,</p> +<p class="indent">"For the race,—and I soon shall have done it;"</p> +<p>But who can describe her chagrin and surprise,</p> +<p class="b indent">When she found that the <i>tortoise</i> had won it!</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> + +<div class="ml"> +<p>Thus plain plodding people, we often shall find,</p> +<p>Will leave hasty confident people behind.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_34" id="Page_34">[34]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="milkmaid" id="milkmaid"></a> +<img src="images/illus_036.png" width="400" height="260" alt="Illustration 033" title="The milkmaid" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MILKMAID.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A milkmaid</span>, who poized a full pail on her head,</p> +<p>Thus mused on her prospects in life, it is said:</p> +<p>"Let's see—I should think that this milk will procure</p> +<p class="b">One hundred good eggs, or fourscore to be sure.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_35" id="Page_35">[35]</a></span>"Well then—stop a bit,—it must not be forgotten,</p> +<p>Some of these may be broken, and some may be rotten;</p> +<p>But if twenty for accidents should be detach'd,</p> +<p class="b">It will leave me just sixty sound eggs to hatch'd.</p> + +<p>"Well, sixty sound eggs—no; sound chickens, I mean;</p> +<p>Of these some may die—we'll suppose seventeen—</p> +<p>Seventeen!—not so many—say ten at the most,</p> +<p class="b">Which will leave fifty chickens to boil or to roast.</p> + +<p>"But then there's their barley; how much will they need?</p> +<p>Why they take but one grain at a time when they feed,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_36" id="Page_36">[36]</a></span>So that's a mere trifle; now then let us see,</p> +<p class="b">At a fair market price, how much money there'll be?</p> + +<p>"Six shillings a pair—five—four—three-and-six,</p> +<p>To prevent all mistakes, that low price I will fix;</p> +<p>Now what will that make? fifty chickens, I said,</p> +<p class="b">Fifty times three-and-sixpence—<i>I'll ask brother Ned</i>.</p> + +<p>"Oh! but stop—three-and-sixpence a <i>pair</i> I must sell 'em;</p> +<p>Well, a pair is a couple—now then let us tell 'em;</p> +<p>A couple in fifty will go—(my poor brain!)</p> +<p class="b">Why just a score times, and five pair will remain.</p> + +<p>"Twenty-five pair of fowls—now how shameful it is,</p> +<p>That I can't reckon up as much money as this!</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_37" id="Page_37">[37]</a></span>Well, there's no use in trying; so let's give a guess;</p> +<p class="b">I will say twenty pounds, and <i>it can't be no less</i>.</p> + +<p>"Twenty pounds, I am certain, will buy me a cow,</p> +<p>Thirty geese, and two turkeys—eight pigs and a sow;</p> +<p>Now if these turn out well, at the end of the year,</p> +<p class="b">I shall fill both my pockets with guineas 'tis clear.</p> + +<p>"Then I'll bid that old tumble-down hovel good-bye;</p> +<p>My mother she'll scold, and my sisters they'll cry:</p> +<p>But I won't care a crow's egg for all they can say;</p> +<p class="b">I sha'n't go to stop with such beggars as they!"</p> + +<p>But forgetting her burden, when this she had said,</p> +<p>The maid superciliously toss'd up her head</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_38" id="Page_38">[38]</a></span>When alas! for her prospects—the milk pail descended!</p> +<p>And so all her schemes for the future were ended.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> + +<div class="ml"> +<p>This moral, I think, may be safely attach'd:</p> +<p>Reckon not on your chickens before they are hatch'd.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_040.png" width="400" height="265" alt="Illustration 040" title="Reckon not on your chickens before they are hatch'd" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_39" id="Page_39">[39]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="lark" id="lark"></a> +<img src="images/illus_041.png" width="400" height="272" alt="Illustration 041" title="The lark and her young ones" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE LARK AND HER YOUNG ONES.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A lark</span> who had her nest conceal'd,</p> +<p>Says Esop, in a barley field;</p> +<p>Began, as harvest time drew near,</p> +<p>The reaping of the corn to fear;</p> +<p>Afraid they would her nest descry,</p> +<p>Before her tender brood could fly.</p> +<p>She charged them therefore every day,</p> +<p>Before for food she flew away,</p> +<p>To watch the farmer in her stead,</p> +<p class="b">And listen well to all he said.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_40" id="Page_40">[40]</a></span>It chanced one day, she scarce was gone,</p> +<p>Ere the farmer came and his son.</p> +<p>The farmer well his field survey'd,</p> +<p>And sundry observations made;</p> +<p>At last, "I'll tell you what," said he,</p> +<p>"This corn is fit to cut, I see;</p> +<p>But we our neighbor's help must borrow,</p> +<p class="b">So tell them we begin to-morrow."</p> + +<p>Just after this the lark returned,</p> +<p>When from her brood this news she learned.</p> +<p>"Ah! dearest mother," then, said they,</p> +<p class="b">"Pray, let us all begone to-day."</p> + +<p>"My dears," said she, "you need not fret,</p> +<p>I shall not be uneasy yet;</p> +<p>For if he waits for neighbor's aid,</p> +<p class="b">The business long will be delay'd."</p> + +<p>At dawn she left her nest once more,</p> +<p class="b">And charged her young ones as before.</p> + +<p>At five the farmer came again,</p> +<p>And waited for his friends in vain,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_41" id="Page_41">[41]</a></span>"Well," said the man, "I fancy, son,</p> +<p>These <i>friends</i> we can't depend upon;</p> +<p>To-morrow early, mind you go,</p> +<p class="b">And let our own <i>relations</i> know."</p> + +<p>Again the lark approach'd her nest,</p> +<p>When round her all her young ones press'd,</p> +<p>And told their mother, word for word,</p> +<p class="b">The fresh intelligence they heard.</p> + +<p>"Ah, children, be at ease," said she</p> +<p>"We're safe another day, I see;</p> +<p>For these <i>relations</i>, you will find,</p> +<p class="b">Just like his <i>friends</i>, will stay behind."</p> + +<p>At dawn again the lark withdrew,</p> +<p class="b">And did again her charge renew.</p> + +<p>Once more the farmer early came,</p> +<p>And found the case was just the same.</p> +<p>The day advanced, the sun was high;</p> +<p>But not a single help drew nigh.</p> +<p>Then said the farmer, "Hark ye, son—</p> +<p>I see this job will not be done,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_42" id="Page_42">[42]</a></span>While thus we wait for friends and neighbors;</p> +<p>So you and I'll commence our labors:</p> +<p>To-morrow early, we'll begin</p> +<p class="b"><i>Ourselves</i>, and get our harvest in."</p> + +<p>"Now," said the lark, when this she heard,</p> +<p>"Our movement must not be deferr'd;</p> +<p>For if the farmer and his son</p> +<p class="b">Themselves begin, 'twill soon be done."</p> + +<p>The morrow proved the lark was right;</p> +<p class="b">For all was cut and housed by night.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Hence, while we wait for other's aid,</p> +<p>Our business needs must be delay'd;</p> +<p>Which might be done with half the labor</p> +<p>'Twould take to go and call a neighbor.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_044.png" width="200" height="146" alt="Illustration 044" title="Might be done with half the labor twould take to go and call a neighbor" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_43" id="Page_43">[43]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 317px;"><a name="philosopher" id="philosopher"></a> +<img src="images/illus_045.png" width="317" height="263" alt="Illustration 045" title="The philospher and the acorn" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE PHILOSOPHER AND THE ACORN.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A philosopher</span>, proud of his wit and his reason,</p> +<p>Sat him under an oak in a hot summer season.</p> +<p>On the oak grew an acorn or two, it is said:</p> +<p class="b">On the ground grew a pumpkin as big as his head.</p> + +<p>Thought the sage, "What's the reason this oak is so strong</p> +<p>A few acorns to bear that are scarce an inch long;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_44" id="Page_44">[44]</a></span>While this poor feeble plant has a weight to sustain,</p> +<p class="b">Which had much better hang on the tree, it is plain?"</p> + +<p>But just at the time the philosopher spoke</p> +<p>An acorn dropp'd down on his head from the oak;</p> +<p>Then, said he, who just now thought <i>his</i> plan was so clever,</p> +<p>"I am glad that <i>this</i> was not a pumpkin, however."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>The sage would no doubt have looked grievously dull,</p> +<p>Had a pumpkin descended with force on his scull.</p> +<p>Of his folly then let us in future beware,</p> +<p>And believe that <i>such</i> matters <i>are best as they are</i>:</p> +<p>Leave the manners and customs of oak trees alone,</p> +<p>Of acorns, and pumpkins—and look to our own.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_45" id="Page_45">[45]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="wolf" id="wolf"></a> +<img src="images/illus_047.png" width="400" height="272" alt="Illustration 047" title="The wolf and the crane" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE WOLF AND THE CRANE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A wolf</span>, once forgetting the size of his swallow,</p> +<p class="indent">Tried to pass a large marrow-bone through it.</p> +<p>"Oh dear," said the beast, thinking death was to follow,</p> +<p class="b indent">"How careless and stupid to do it!"</p> + +<p>His mouth was propp'd open by means of the bone,</p> +<p class="indent">And his breathing was greatly impeded,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_46" id="Page_46">[46]</a></span>But a crane coming up, he contrived to make known</p> +<p class="b indent">What kind of assistance he needed.</p> + +<p>"How d'ye do?" said the bird; said the beast, "Very ill,</p> +<p class="indent">For a bone has gone down the wrong way;</p> +<p>But if you can extract it by means of your bill,</p> +<p class="b indent">The service I'll amply repay."</p> + +<p>Thought the crane, "I'm no surgeon: yet all must agree,</p> +<p class="indent">That my bill will make excellent <i>forceps</i>;</p> +<p>And as for the money, I do not now see</p> +<p class="b indent">Why I need refuse taking his worship's."</p> + +<p>Said the bird, "It's agreed;" said his patient, "Proceed,</p> +<p class="indent">And take the bone hence, I beseech;"</p> +<p>Which, after awhile, and with infinite toil,</p> +<p class="b indent">The crane at last managed to reach.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_47" id="Page_47">[47]</a></span>"Thank my stars!" said the beast, from his terrors released,</p> +<p class="indent">"Thank you <i>too</i>, sir," said he to the bird;</p> +<p>"Alas!" said the crane, "is this all I'm to gain,</p> +<p class="b indent">I was waiting the promised reward."</p> + +<p>Said the wolf, "You forget, I've contracted no debt,</p> +<p class="indent">Since the service was <i>rendered by me</i>;</p> +<p>Your head I releas'd from the jaws of a beast,</p> +<p class="b indent">And now you're demanding a fee!"</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Give your help to a wolf, should he beg for your aid,</p> +<p>But you must not expect when you've done to be paid.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_049.png" width="200" height="136" alt="Illustration 049" title="You must not expect when you've done to be paid" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_48" id="Page_48">[48]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="shadow" id="shadow"></a> +<img src="images/illus_050.png" width="400" height="277" alt="Illustration 050" title="The dog and the shadow" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE DOG AND THE SHADOW.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A dog</span> growing thinner, for want of a dinner,</p> +<p class="indent">Once purloined him a joint from a tray,</p> +<p>"How happy I am, with this shoulder of lamb,"</p> +<p class="b indent">Thought the cur as he trotted away.</p> + +<p>But the way that he took, lay just over a brook,</p> +<p class="indent">Which he found it was needful to cross;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_49" id="Page_49">[49]</a></span>So without more ado, he plunged in to go through,</p> +<p class="b indent">Not dreaming of danger or loss.</p> + +<p>But what should appear, in this rivulet clear,</p> +<p class="indent">As he thought upon coolest reflection,</p> +<p>But a cur like himself, who with ill-gotten pelf,</p> +<p class="b indent">Had run off in that very direction.</p> + +<p>Thought the dog, <i>a propos</i>! but that instant let go</p> +<p class="indent">(As he snatched at this same water-spaniel)</p> +<p>The piece he possess'd:—so with hunger distress'd</p> +<p class="indent">He slowly walk'd home to his kennel.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Hence, when we are needy, don't let us be greedy,</p> +<p class="indent">(Excuse me this line of digression,)</p> +<p>Lest in snatching at all, like the dog, we let fall</p> +<p class="indent">The good that we have in possession.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_50" id="Page_50">[50]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="bear" id="bear"></a> +<img src="images/illus_052.png" width="400" height="267" alt="Illustration 052" title="The travellers and the bear" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE TRAVELLERS AND THE BEAR.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Two</span> trav'llers one morning set out from their home,</p> +<p>It might be from Sparta, from Athens, or Rome;</p> +<p>It matters not which, but agreed, it is said,</p> +<p class="b">Should danger arise, to lend each other aid.</p> + +<p>But scarce was this done, when forth rushing amain,</p> +<p>Sprung a bear from a wood tow'rds these travellers twain;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_51" id="Page_51">[51]</a></span>Then one of our heroes, with courage immense,</p> +<p class="b">Climb'd into a tree, and there found his defence.</p> + +<p>The other fell flat to the earth with dread,</p> +<p>When the bear came and smelt him, and thought he was dead;</p> +<p>So not liking the carcase, away trotted he,</p> +<p class="b">When straight our brave hero descended the tree.</p> + +<p>Then, said he, "I can't think what the bear could propose,</p> +<p>When so close to your ear, he presented his nose."</p> +<p>"Why this," said the other, "he told me to do,</p> +<p>To beware for the future of cowards like you."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Those people who run from their friends in distress,</p> +<p>Will be left when <i>themselves</i> are in trouble, I guess.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_52" id="Page_52">[52]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="frogs" id="frogs"></a> +<img src="images/illus_054.png" width="400" height="279" alt="Illustration 054" title="The frogs and the bull" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FROGS AND THE BULL.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A Bull</span> once treading near a bog,</p> +<p>Displaced the entrails of a frog,</p> +<p class="indent">Who near his foot did trust them;</p> +<p>In fact, so great was the contusion,</p> +<p>And made of his inwards such confusion,</p> +<p class="b indent">No art could re-adjust them.</p> + +<p>It chanced that some who saw his fate,</p> +<p>Did to a friend the deed relate,</p> +<p class="indent"><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_53" id="Page_53">[53]</a></span>With croakings, groans, and hisses;</p> +<p>"The beast," said they, "in size excell'd</p> +<p>All other beasts," their neighbors swell'd,</p> +<p class="b indent">And ask'd, "as large as this is!"</p> + +<p>"Oh, larger far than that," said they,</p> +<p>"Do not attempt it, madam, pray;"</p> +<p class="indent">But still the frog distended,</p> +<p>And said, "I'll burst, but I'll exceed,"</p> +<p>She tried, and burst herself indeed!</p> +<p class="indent">And so the matter ended.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Should you with pride inflate and swell,</p> +<p>As did the frog: then who can tell!</p> +<p>Your sides may crack, as has been shown,</p> +<p>And we with laughing crack our own.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 183px;"> +<img src="images/illus_055.png" width="183" height="136" alt="Illustration 055" title="Should you with pride inflate and swell" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_54" id="Page_54">[54]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="council" id="council"></a> +<img src="images/illus_056.png" width="400" height="283" alt="Illustration 056" title="The council of mice" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE COUNCIL OF MICE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Some</span> mice who saw fit, once a quarter to meet,</p> +<p class="indent">To arrange the concerns of their city;</p> +<p>Thought it needful to choose, as is common with us,</p> +<p class="b indent">First a chairman, and then a committee.</p> + +<p>When the chairman was seated, the object he stated</p> +<p class="indent">For which at that meeting they sat:</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_55" id="Page_55">[55]</a></span>Which was, it should seem, the concerting a scheme</p> +<p class="b indent">To defeat the designs of the cat.</p> + +<p>Dr. Nibblecheese rose, and said, "I would propose,</p> +<p class="indent">To this cat we fasten a bell;</p> +<p>He who likes what I've said, now will hold up his head;</p> +<p class="b indent">He who does not, may hold up his tail."</p> + +<p>So out of respect, they their noses erect,</p> +<p class="indent">Except one who the order reversed;</p> +<p><i>Ayes</i>, all then but one, but yet nought could be done,</p> +<p class="b indent">Until he had his reasons rehearsed.</p> + +<p>"I shall not," said this mouse, "waste the time of the house,</p> +<p class="indent">In long arguments; since, as I view it,</p> +<p>The scheme would succeed without doubt, if indeed</p> +<p class="b indent">We could find any mouse who would <i>do it</i>."</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_56" id="Page_56">[56]</a></span>"Hear! hear!" was the cry, and "no bells we will try,</p> +<p class="indent">Unless you will fasten them on;"</p> +<p>So quite broken-hearted the members departed,</p> +<p class="indent">For the bill was rejected <i>nem. con.</i></p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Then be not too hasty in giving advice,</p> +<p>Lest your schemes should remind of the council of mice;</p> +<p>You had better delay your opinion a year,</p> +<p>Than put forth a ridiculous one, it is clear.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_058.png" width="200" height="167" alt="Illustration 058" title="Be not too hasty in giving advice" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_57" id="Page_57">[57]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="lamb" id="lamb"></a> +<img src="images/illus_059.png" width="400" height="271" alt="Illustration 059" title="The wolf and the lamb" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE WOLF AND THE LAMB.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A wolf</span> and lamb once chanced to meet,</p> +<p>Beside a stream, whose waters sweet</p> +<p>Brought various kinds of beasts together,</p> +<p>When dry and sultry was the weather;</p> +<p>Now though the wolf came there to <i>drink</i>,</p> +<p>Of <i>eating</i>, he began to think,</p> +<p>As soon as near the lamb he came,</p> +<p>And straight resolved to kill the same;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_58" id="Page_58">[58]</a></span>Yet thought it better to begin,</p> +<p class="b">With threat'ning words and angry mien.</p> + +<p>"And so," said he, to him below,</p> +<p>"How dare you stir the water so?</p> +<p>Making the cool refreshing flood,</p> +<p class="b">As brown as beer, and thick as mud."</p> + +<p>"Sir," said the lamb, "that cannot be,</p> +<p>The water flows <i>from you to me</i>;</p> +<p>So, 'tis impossible, I think,</p> +<p class="b">That what I do can spoil your drink."</p> + +<p>"I say it does, you saucy puss:</p> +<p>How dare you contradict me thus;</p> +<p>But more than this, you idle clack,</p> +<p>You rail'd at me behind my back</p> +<p>Two years ago, I have been told;"</p> +<p>"How so? I'm not a twelvemonth old,"</p> +<p>The lamb replied; "So I suspect</p> +<p class="b">Your honor is not quite correct."</p> + +<p>"If not, your mother it must be,</p> +<p>And that comes all the same to me,"</p> +<p>Rejoined the wolf—who waited not</p> +<p>But kill'd and ate him on the spot.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_59" id="Page_59">[59]</a></span>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Some, like the wolf, adopt the plan,</p> +<p>To make a quarrel <i>if they can</i>;</p> +<p>But none with you can hold dispute,</p> +<p>If you're <i>determined</i> to be mute;</p> +<p>For sure this proverb must be true,</p> +<p>That ev'ry <i>quarrel</i> must have <i>two</i>.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_061.png" width="400" height="319" alt="Illustration 061" title="Every quarrel must have two" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_60" id="Page_60">[60]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="beasts" id="beasts"></a> +<img src="images/illus_062.png" width="400" height="264" alt="Illustration 062" title="The beasts in partnership" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE BEASTS IN PARTNERSHIP.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">This</span> <i>firm</i> once existed, I'd have you to know,</p> +<p>Messrs. Lion, Wolf, Tiger, Fox, Leopard, and Co.;</p> +<p>These in business were join'd, and of course 'twas implied,</p> +<p class="b">They their stocks should unite, and the profits divide.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_61" id="Page_61">[61]</a></span>Now the fable relates, it so happened one day,</p> +<p>That their efforts combined, made a bullock their prey:</p> +<p>But agreed that the Lion should make the division,</p> +<p class="b">And patiently waited the monarch's decision.</p> + +<p>"My friends," said the Lion, "I've parted, you see,</p> +<p>The whole into six, which is right, you'll agree;</p> +<p>One part I may claim, as my share in the trade."</p> +<p class="b">"Oh, take it and welcome," they all of them said.</p> + +<p>"I claim too the second; since no one denies</p> +<p>'Twas my courage and conduct that gained you the prize:</p> +<p>And for the third; that you know is a fine</p> +<p class="b">To the Lord of the manor, and therefore is mine."</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_62" id="Page_62">[62]</a></span>"Hey day!" said the fox; "Stop a bit," said the lion,</p> +<p>"I have not quite done," said he, fixing his eye on</p> +<p>The other three parts; "you are fully aware,</p> +<p class="b">That, as <i>tribute</i>, one other part comes to my share.</p> + +<p>"And I think 'twould be prudent, the next to put by</p> +<p>Somewhere safe in <i>my</i> den for a future supply,</p> +<p>And the other, you know, will but barely suffice,</p> +<p class="b">To pay those expenses which always arise."</p> + +<p>"If this be the case," said the fox, "I discern</p> +<p>That the business to <i>us</i> is a losing concern;</p> +<p>If so to withdraw, I should think would be best;"</p> +<p>"Oh, yes! let us break up the firm," said the rest;</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_63" id="Page_63">[63]</a></span>And so:—for you may not have heard of it yet,—</p> +<p>It was quickly dissolved, though not in <i>the gazette</i>.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Some folks in their dealings, like him in the fable,</p> +<p>Will take others' shares, if they think they are able;</p> +<p>But let them not wonder who act in this way,</p> +<p>If they find none will join them in business or play.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_065.png" width="200" height="220" alt="Illustration 065" title="None will join them in business or play" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_64" id="Page_64">[64]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="lion" id="lion"></a> +<img src="images/illus_066.png" width="400" height="273" alt="Illustration 066" title="The lion and the mouse" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE LION AND THE MOUSE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A lion</span>, with the heat oppress'd,</p> +<p>One day composed himself to rest;</p> +<p>But whilst he dozed, as he intended,</p> +<p>A mouse his royal back ascended;</p> +<p>Nor thought of harm as Esop tells,</p> +<p>Mistaking him for something else,</p> +<p>And travelled over him, and round him,</p> +<p>And might have left him as he found him,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_65" id="Page_65">[65]</a></span>Had he not, tremble when you hear,</p> +<p>Tried to explore the monarch's ear!</p> +<p>Who straightway woke with wrath immense,</p> +<p>And shook his head to cast him thence.</p> +<p>"You rascal, what are you about,"</p> +<p>Said he, when he had turned him out.</p> +<p>"I'll teach you soon," the lion said,</p> +<p>"To make a mouse-hole in my head!"</p> +<p>So saying, he prepared his foot,</p> +<p>To crush the trembling tiny brute;</p> +<p>But he, the mouse, with tearful eye,</p> +<p>Implored the lion's clemency,</p> +<p>Who thought it best at least to give</p> +<p>His little pris'ner a reprieve.</p> +<p>'Twas nearly twelve months after this,</p> +<p>The lion chanced his way to miss;</p> +<p>When pressing forward: heedless yet,</p> +<p>He got entangled in a net.</p> +<p>With dreadful rage he stamp'd and tore,</p> +<p>And straight commenced a lordly roar;</p> +<p>When the poor mouse who heard the noise,</p> +<p>Attended, for she knew his voice.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_66" id="Page_66">[66]</a></span>Then what the lion's utmost strength</p> +<p>Could not effect, she did at length:</p> +<p>With patient labor she applied</p> +<p>Her teeth, the net-work to divide;</p> +<p>And so at last forth issued he,</p> +<p>A <i>lion</i>, by a mouse set free.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Few are so small or weak, I guess,</p> +<p>But may assist us in distress;</p> +<p>Nor shall we ever, if we're wise,</p> +<p>The meanest, or the least, despise.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_068.png" width="200" height="149" alt="Illustration 068" title="Nor shall we ever the meanest or the least despise" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_67" id="Page_67">[67]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="ass" id="ass"></a> +<img src="images/illus_069.png" width="400" height="314" alt="Illustration 069" title="The jealous ass" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE JEALOUS ASS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p>"<span class="smcap">There</span> lived," says friend Esop, "some ages ago,</p> +<p>An ass who had feelings acute, you must know;</p> +<p>This ass to be jealous, felt strongly inclined,</p> +<p class="b">And for reasons which follow, felt hurt in his mind."</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_68" id="Page_68">[68]</a></span>It seems that his master, as I understand,</p> +<p>Had a favorite dog which he fed from his hand.</p> +<p>Nay, the dog was permitted to jump on his knee:</p> +<p class="b">An honor that vex'd our poor donkey to see.</p> + +<p>"Now," thought he, "what's the reason, I cannot see any,</p> +<p>That I have no favors, while he has so many?</p> +<p>If all this is got by just wagging his tail,</p> +<p class="b">Why <i>I</i> have got one, which I'll wag without fail."</p> + +<p>So the donkey resolved to try what he could do</p> +<p>And, determined unusual attentions to show,</p> +<p>When his master was dining, came into the room.</p> +<p class="b">"Good sir!" said his friends, "why your donkey is come!"</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_69" id="Page_69">[69]</a></span>"Indeed!" said their host, great astonishment showing,</p> +<p>When he saw the ass come, while his tail was a-going;</p> +<p>But who can describe his dismay or fear,</p> +<p class="b">When the donkey rear'd up, and bray'd loud in his ear!</p> + +<p>"You rascal get down,—John, Edward, or Dick!</p> +<p>Where are you? make haste, and come here with a stick."</p> +<p>The man roared—the guests laugh'd—the dog bark'd—the bell rung:</p> +<p class="b">Coals, poker, and tongs, at the donkey were flung,</p> + +<p>Till the blows and the kicks, with combined demonstration,</p> +<p>Convinced him that this was a bad speculation;</p> +<p>So, mortified deeply, his footsteps retrod he,</p> +<p class="b">Hurt much in his mind, but still more in his body.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_70" id="Page_70">[70]</a></span>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>So some silly children, as stupid as may be,</p> +<p>Will cry for indulgences fit for a baby.</p> +<p>Had they enter'd the room while the donkey withdrew,</p> +<p>They'd have seen their own folly and punishment too:</p> +<p>Let them think of this fable, and what came to pass;</p> +<p>Nor forget, he who play'd this fine game was <i>an ass</i>.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_072.png" width="400" height="332" alt="Illustration 072" title="Nor forget he who played this fine game was an ass" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_71" id="Page_71">[71]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="town" id="town"></a> +<img src="images/illus_073.png" width="400" height="300" alt="Illustration 073" title="The town and country mice" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE TOWN AND COUNTRY MICE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A plain</span>, but honest, country mouse,</p> +<p>Residing in a miller's house;</p> +<p>Once, on a time, invited down</p> +<p>An old acquaintance of the town:</p> +<p>And soon he brought his dainties out;</p> +<p>The best he had there's not a doubt.</p> +<p>A dish of oatmeal and green peas,</p> +<p>With half a candle, and some cheese;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_72" id="Page_72">[72]</a></span>Some beans, and if I'm not mistaken,</p> +<p>A charming piece of Yorkshire bacon.</p> +<p>And then to show he was expert</p> +<p>In such affairs, a fine dessert</p> +<p>Was next produced, all which he press'd,</p> +<p class="b">With rustic freedom, on his guest.</p> + +<p>But he, the city epicure,</p> +<p>This homely fare could not endure</p> +<p>Indeed he scarcely broke his fast</p> +<p>By what he took, but said, at last,</p> +<p>"Old crony, now, I'll tell you what:</p> +<p>I don't admire this lonely spot;</p> +<p>This dreadful, dismal, dirty hole,</p> +<p>Seems more adapted for a mole</p> +<p>Than 'tis for you; Oh! could you see</p> +<p><i>My</i> residence, how charm'd you'd be.</p> +<p>Instead of bringing up your brood</p> +<p>In wind, and wet, and solitude,</p> +<p>Come bring them all at once to town,</p> +<p>We'll make a courtier of a clown.</p> +<p>I think that, for your children's sake,</p> +<p>'Tis proper my advice to take."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_73" id="Page_73">[73]</a></span>"Well," said his host, "I can but try,</p> +<p class="b">And so poor quiet hole good bye!"</p> + +<p>Then off they jogg'd for many a mile,</p> +<p>Talking of splendid things the while;</p> +<p>At last, in town, they all arrived—</p> +<p>Found where the city mouse had lived—</p> +<p>Entered at midnight through a crack,</p> +<p class="b">And rested from their tedious track.</p> + +<p>"Now," said the city mouse, "I'll show</p> +<p>What kind of fare I've brought you to:"</p> +<p>On which he led the rustic mice</p> +<p>Into a larder, snug and nice,</p> +<p>Where ev'ry thing a mouse could relish,</p> +<p class="b">Did ev'ry shelf and nook embellish.</p> + +<p>"Now is not this to be preferr'd</p> +<p>To your green peas?" "Upon my word,</p> +<p>It is," the country mouse replied,</p> +<p class="b">"All this must needs the point decide."</p> + +<p>Scarce had they spoke these words, when, lo!</p> +<p>A tribe of servants hasten'd through,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_74" id="Page_74">[74]</a></span>And also two gigantic cats,</p> +<p>Who spied our country mouse and brats.</p> +<p>Then, by a timely exit, she</p> +<p class="b">Just saved herself and family.</p> + +<p>"Oh, ask me not," said she in haste,</p> +<p>"Your tempting dainties more to taste;</p> +<p>I much prefer my homely peas,</p> +<p>To splendid dangers such as these."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Then let not those begin to grumble,</p> +<p>Whose lot is safe, though poor and humble;</p> +<p>Nor envy him who better fares,</p> +<p>But for each good, has twenty cares.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_076.png" width="200" height="180" alt="Illustration 076" title="Nor envy him who better fares" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_75" id="Page_75">[75]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 453px;"><a name="crow" id="crow"></a> +<img src="images/illus_077.png" width="453" height="316" alt="Illustration 077" title="The fox and the crow" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FOX AND THE CROW.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Crows</span> feed upon worms: yet an author affirms</p> +<p class="indent">Cheshire cheese they will get if they're able;</p> +<p>"For," said he, "I well know, one unprincipled crow</p> +<p class="b indent">Once purloined a large piece from my table."</p> + +<p>Then away darted she, to the shade of a tree,</p> +<p class="indent">To deposit the booty within her;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_76" id="Page_76">[76]</a></span>But it never occurr'd to the mind of the bird,</p> +<p class="b indent">That a <i>fox</i> was to have it for dinner.</p> + +<p>"How many a slip, 'twixt the cup and the lip!"</p> +<p class="indent">(Excuse me, I pray, the digression,)</p> +<p>Said a fox to himself, "I can share in the pelf,</p> +<p class="b indent">If I act with my usual discretion."</p> + +<p>So said he, "Is it you? pray, ma'am, how do you do,</p> +<p class="indent">I have long wish'd to pay you a visit;</p> +<p>For a twelvemonth has pass'd, since I heard of you last</p> +<p class="b indent">Which is not very neighborly, is it?</p> + +<p>"But, dear madam," said he, "you are dining, I see;</p> +<p class="indent">On that subject I'd ask your advice;</p> +<p>Pray, ma'am, now can you tell, where provisions they sell,</p> +<p class="b indent">That are not an extravagant price?</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_77" id="Page_77">[77]</a></span>"Bread and meat are so dear, and have been for a year,</p> +<p class="indent">That poor people can scarcely endure it,</p> +<p>And then <i>cheese is so high</i>, that such beggars as I,</p> +<p class="b indent"><i>Till it falls</i>, cannot hope to procure it."</p> + +<p>But the ill-behaved bird did not utter a word,</p> +<p class="indent">Still intent on retaining her plunder;</p> +<p>Thought the fox, "It should seem, this is not a good scheme,</p> +<p class="b indent">What else can I think of, I wonder?"</p> + +<p>So said Reynard once more, "I ne'er knew it before,</p> +<p class="indent">But your feathers are whiter than snow is!"</p> +<p>But thought he, when he'd said it, "she'll ne'er give it credit,</p> +<p class="b indent">For what bird is so black as a crow is."</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_78" id="Page_78">[78]</a></span>"But I'm told that your voice is a horrible noise,</p> +<p class="indent">Which they say of all sounds is the oddest;</p> +<p>But then this is absurd, for it never is heard,</p> +<p class="b indent">Since you are so excessively modest."</p> + +<p>If <i>that's</i> all thought the crow, "I will soon let you know</p> +<p class="indent">That all doubt on that score may be ended;"</p> +<p>Then most laughingly piped, the poor silly biped,</p> +<p class="indent">When quickly her dinner descended!</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>If this <i>biped</i> had not been so vain and conceited,</p> +<p>She would not by the fox quite so soon have been cheated;</p> +<p>But perhaps the term <i>biped</i> to some may be new:</p> +<p>'Tis a two-legged creature—perchance it is <i>you</i>.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_79" id="Page_79">[79]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="echo" id="echo"></a> +<img src="images/illus_081.png" width="400" height="315" alt="Illustration 081" title="The lion and the echo" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE LION AND THE ECHO.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A lion</span>, bravest of the wood,</p> +<p>Whose title undisputed stood,</p> +<p>As o'er the wide domains he prowl'd,</p> +<p>And in pursuit of booty growl'd,</p> +<p>An Echo from a distant cave</p> +<p>Regrowl'd, articulately grave:</p> +<p>His majesty, surprised, began</p> +<p>To think at first it was a man;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_80" id="Page_80">[80]</a></span>But on reflection sage, he found</p> +<p>It was too like a lion's sound.</p> +<p>"Whose voice is that which growls at mine?"</p> +<p>His highness ask'd. Says Echo, "Mine!"</p> +<p>"Thine!" says the Lion: "Who art thou?"</p> +<p>Echo as stern cried, "Who art thou?"</p> +<p>"Know I'm a lion, hear and tremble!"</p> +<p>Replied the king. Cried Echo, "Tremble!"</p> +<p>"Come forth," says Lion; "show thyself."</p> +<p>Laconic Echo answered, "Elf."</p> +<p>"Elf, durst thou call me, vile pretender?"</p> +<p>Echo as loud replies, "Pretender!"</p> +<p>At this, as jealous of his reign,</p> +<p>He growl'd in rage; she growl'd again.</p> +<p>Incensed the more, he chafed and foam'd,</p> +<p>And round the spacious forest roam'd</p> +<p>To find the rival of his throne,</p> +<p class="b">Who durst with him dispute the crown.</p> + +<p>A fox, who listen'd all the while,</p> +<p>Address'd the monarch with a smile:</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_81" id="Page_81">[81]</a></span>"My liege, most humbly I make bold,</p> +<p>Though truth may not be always told,</p> +<p>That this same phantom which you hear,</p> +<p>That so alarms your royal ear,</p> +<p>Is not a rival of your throne:</p> +<p>The voice and fears are all your own."</p> +<p>Imaginary terrors scare</p> +<p>A timorous soul with real fear;</p> +<p>Nay, even the wise and brave are cow'd</p> +<p>By apprehensions from the crowd:</p> +<p>A frog a lion may disharm,</p> +<p>And yet how causeless the alarm!</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_083.png" width="200" height="154" alt="Illustration 083" title="A frog a lion may disharm" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_82" id="Page_82">[82]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="paper" id="paper"></a> +<img src="images/illus_084.png" width="400" height="324" alt="Illustration 084" title="The paper kite" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE PAPER KITE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Once</span> on a time, a paper kite</p> +<p>Was mounted to a wondrous height;</p> +<p>Where, giddy with its elevation,</p> +<p>It thus express'd self-admiration:</p> +<p>"See how yon crowds of gazing people</p> +<p>Admire my flight above the steeple;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_83" id="Page_83">[83]</a></span>How would they wonder, if they knew</p> +<p>All that a kite, like me, could do?</p> +<p>Were I but free, I'd take a flight,</p> +<p>And pierce the clouds beyond their sight.</p> +<p>But, ah! like a poor prisoner bound,</p> +<p>My string confines me near the ground.</p> +<p>I'd brave the eagle's towering wing,</p> +<p>Might I but fly without a string."</p> +<p>It tugg'd and pull'd, while thus it spoke,</p> +<p>To break the string—at last it broke!</p> +<p>Deprived at once of all its stay,</p> +<p>In vain it tried to soar away:</p> +<p>Unable its own weight to bear,</p> +<p>It flutter'd downward through the air;</p> +<p>Unable its own course to guide,</p> +<p>The winds soon plunged it in the tide.</p> +<p>Oh! foolish kite, thou hadst no wing,</p> +<p>How could'st thou fly without a string?</p> +<p>My heart replied, "Oh, Lord, I see</p> +<p>How much the kite resembles me!</p> +<p>Forgetful that by thee I stand,</p> +<p>Impatient of thy ruling hand;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_84" id="Page_84">[84]</a></span>How oft I've wish'd to break the lines</p> +<p>Thy wisdom for my lot assigns!</p> +<p>How oft indulged a vain desire</p> +<p>For something more or something higher!</p> +<p>And but for grace and love divine,</p> +<p>A fall thus dreadful had been mine."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_086.png" width="300" height="303" alt="Illustration 086" title="A fall thus dreadful had been mine" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_85" id="Page_85">[85]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="rats" id="rats"></a> +<img src="images/illus_087.png" width="400" height="280" alt="Illustration 087" title="The rats and the cheese" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE RATS AND THE CHEESE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">If</span> bees a government maintain,</p> +<p>Why may not rats of stronger brain</p> +<p>And greater power, as well bethought</p> +<p>By Machiavelian axioms taught?</p> +<p>And so they are, for thus of late</p> +<p>It happened in the rats' free state.</p> +<p>Their prince (his subjects more to please)</p> +<p>Had got a mighty Cheshire cheese,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_86" id="Page_86">[86]</a></span>In which his ministers of state</p> +<p>Might live in plenty and grow great.</p> +<p>A powerful party straight combined,</p> +<p>And their united forces join'd,</p> +<p>To bring their measures into play,</p> +<p>For none so loyal were as they;</p> +<p>And none such patriots, to support</p> +<p>As well the country as the court.</p> +<p>No sooner were those Dons admitted</p> +<p>But (all those wondrous virtues quitted)</p> +<p>They all the speediest means devise</p> +<p>To raise themselves and families.</p> +<p>Another party well observing</p> +<p>These pamper'd were, while they were starving,</p> +<p>Their ministry brought in disgrace,</p> +<p>Expelled them and supplied their place;</p> +<p>These on just principles were known</p> +<p>The true supporters of the throne,</p> +<p>And for the subjects liberty</p> +<p>They'd (marry would they) freely die;</p> +<p>But being well fix'd in their station,</p> +<p>Regardless of their prince and nation,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_87" id="Page_87">[87]</a></span>Just like the others, all their skill</p> +<p>Was how they might their paunches fill.</p> +<p>On this a rat, not quite so blind</p> +<p>In state intrigues as human kind,</p> +<p>But of more honor, thus replied:</p> +<p>"Confound ye all on either side;</p> +<p>All your contentions are but these,</p> +<p>Whose arts shall best secure the cheese."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_089.png" width="300" height="212" alt="Illustration 089" title="Whose arts shall best secure the cheese" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_88" id="Page_88">[88]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="aurelia" id="aurelia"></a> +<img src="images/illus_090.png" width="400" height="288" alt="Illustration 090" title="Aurelia and the spider" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">AURELIA AND THE SPIDER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">The</span> muslin torn, from tears of grief</p> +<p>In vain Aurelia sought relief;</p> +<p>In sighs and plaints she pass'd the day;</p> +<p>The tatter'd frock neglected lay:</p> +<p>While busied at the weaving trade,</p> +<p>A spider heard the sighing maid</p> +<p>And kindly stopping in a trice,</p> +<p>Thus offer'd (gratis) her advice:</p> +<p>"Turn, little girl! behold in me</p> +<p>A stimulus to industry</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_89" id="Page_89">[89]</a></span>Compare your woes, my dear, with mine,</p> +<p>Then tell me who should most repine:</p> +<p>This morning, ere you left your room,</p> +<p>The chambermaid's remorseless broom</p> +<p>In one sad moment that destroy'd,</p> +<p>To build which thousands were employ'd!</p> +<p>The shock was great; but as my life</p> +<p>I saved in the relentless strife,</p> +<p>I knew lamenting was in vain,</p> +<p>So patient went to work again.</p> +<p>By constant work, a day or more,</p> +<p>My little mansion did restore:</p> +<p>And if each tear which you have shed</p> +<p>Had been a needle-full of thread,</p> +<p>If every sigh of sad despair</p> +<p>Had been a stitch of proper care,</p> +<p>Closed would have been the luckless rent,</p> +<p>Nor thus the day have been misspent."</p> +</div> + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_091.png" width="300" height="185" alt="Illustration 091" title="Nor thus the day have been misspent" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_90" id="Page_90">[90]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="redbreast" id="redbreast"></a> +<img src="images/illus_092.png" width="400" height="301" alt="Illustration 092" title="The redbreast and the sparrow" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE REDBREAST AND THE SPARROW.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Perch'd</span> on a tree, hard by a rural cot,</p> +<p>A redbreast singing cheer'd the humble spot;</p> +<p>A sparrow on the thatch in critic spleen</p> +<p>Thus took occasion to reprove the strain:</p> +<p>"Dost thou," cried he, "thou dull dejected thing,</p> +<p>Presume to emulate the birds of spring?</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_91" id="Page_91">[91]</a></span>Can thy weak warbling dare approach the thrush</p> +<p>Or blackbird's accents in the hawthorn bush?</p> +<p>Or with the lark dost thou poor mimic, vie,</p> +<p>Or nightingale's unequal'd melody?</p> +<p>These other birds possessing twice thy fire</p> +<p>Have been content in silence to admire."</p> +<p>"With candor judge," the minstrel bird replied,</p> +<p>"Nor deem my efforts arrogance or pride;</p> +<p>Think not ambition makes me act this part,</p> +<p>I only sing because I love the art:</p> +<p>I envy not, indeed, but much revere</p> +<p>Those birds whose fame the test of skill will bear;</p> +<p>I feel no hope arising to surpass,</p> +<p>Nor with their charming songs my own to class;</p> +<p>Far other aims incite my humble strain.</p> +<p>Then surely I your pardon may obtain,</p> +<p>While I attempt the rural vale to move</p> +<p>By imitating of the lays I love."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_92" id="Page_92">[92]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="poet" id="poet"></a> +<img src="images/illus_094.png" width="400" height="309" alt="Illustration 094" title="The poet and the cobwebs" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE POET AND THE COBWEBS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A bard</span>, whose pen had brought him more</p> +<p>Of fame than of the precious ore,</p> +<p>In Grub Street garret oft reposed</p> +<p>With eyes contemplative half-closed.</p> +<p>Cobwebs around in antique glory,</p> +<p>Chief of his household inventory,</p> +<p>Suggested to his roving brains</p> +<p class="b">Amazing multitude of scenes.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_93" id="Page_93">[93]</a></span>"This batch," said he, "of murder-spinners</p> +<p>Who toil their brains out for their dinners,</p> +<p>Though base, too long unsung has lain</p> +<p>By kindred brethren of Duck Lane,</p> +<p>Unknowing that its little plan</p> +<p class="b">Holds all the cyclopedia of man.</p> + +<p>"This one, whose radiant thread</p> +<p>Is every where from centre spread,</p> +<p>Like orbs in planetary skies,</p> +<p>Enclosed with rounds of various size,</p> +<p>This curious frame I aptly call</p> +<p class="b">A cobweb mathematical.</p> + +<p>"In secret holes, that dirty line,</p> +<p>Where never sun presumes to shine,</p> +<p>With straws, and filth, and time beset,</p> +<p>Where all is fish that comes to net,</p> +<p>That musty film, the Muse supposes</p> +<p class="b">Figures the web of Virtuosos.</p> + +<p>"You, where the gaudy insect sings,</p> +<p>Are cobwebs of the court of kings,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_94" id="Page_94">[94]</a></span>Where gilded threads conceal the gin.</p> +<p class="b">And broider'd knaves are caught therein.</p> + +<p>"That holly, fix'd 'mid mildew'd panes,</p> +<p>Of cheerless Christmas the remains</p> +<p>(I only dream and sing its cheer,</p> +<p>My Muse keeps Lent throughout the year)</p> +<p>That holly, labor'd o'er and o'er,</p> +<p>Is cobwebs of the lawyer's lore,</p> +<p>Where frisky flies, on gambols borne,</p> +<p class="b">Find out the snare, when lost, undone.</p> + +<p>"These dangling webs, with dirt and age,</p> +<p>Display their tatter'd equipage,</p> +<p>So like the antiquarian crew,</p> +<p class="b">That those in every thread I view.</p> + +<p>"Here death disseminated lies,</p> +<p>In shrunk anatomies of flies;</p> +<p>And amputated limbs declare</p> +<p>What vermin lie in ambush there:</p> +<p>A baited lure with drugg'd perdition,</p> +<p class="b">A cobweb, not misnamed physician.</p> + +<p>"Those plaited webs, long pendent there,</p> +<p>Of sable bards a subtle snare,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_95" id="Page_95">[95]</a></span>Of all-collective disposition,</p> +<p>Which holds like gout of inquisition,</p> +<p>May well denominated be,</p> +<p class="b">The trap-webs of divinity."</p> + +<p>But whilst our bard described the scene,</p> +<p>A bee stole through a broken pane;</p> +<p>Fraught with the sweets of every flower,</p> +<p>In taking his adventurous tour,</p> +<p>Is there entrapp'd. Exert thy sting,</p> +<p>Bold bee, and liberate thy wing!</p> +<p>The poet kindly dropp'd his pen,</p> +<p>And freed the captive from its den;</p> +<p>Then musing o'er his empty table,</p> +<p class="b">Forgot the moral of his fable.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_097.png" width="300" height="209" alt="Illustration 097" title="Forgot the moral of his fable" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_96" id="Page_96">[96]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="epicure" id="epicure"></a> +<img src="images/illus_098.png" width="400" height="316" alt="Illustration 098" title="The epicure and the physician" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE EPICURE AND THE PHYSICIAN.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Two</span> hundred years ago, or more,</p> +<p>An heir possess'd a miser's store;</p> +<p>Rejoiced to find his father dead,</p> +<p>Till then on thrifty viands fed;</p> +<p>Unnumber'd dishes crown'd his board,</p> +<p>With each unwholesome trifle stored.</p> +<p>He ate—and long'd to eat again,</p> +<p>But sigh'd for appetite in vain:</p> +<p>His food, though dress'd a thousand ways,</p> +<p>Had lost its late accustom'd praise;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_97" id="Page_97">[97]</a></span>He relish'd nothing—sickly grew—</p> +<p>Yet long'd to taste of something new.</p> +<p>It chanced in this disastrous case,</p> +<p>One morn betimes he join'd the chase:</p> +<p>Swift o'er the plain the hunters fly,</p> +<p>Each echoing out a joyous cry;</p> +<p>A forest next before them lay;</p> +<p>He, left behind, mistook his way,</p> +<p>And long alone bewildered rode,</p> +<p>He found a peasant's poor abode;</p> +<p>But fasting kept, from six to four,</p> +<p>Felt hunger, long unfelt before;</p> +<p>The friendly swain this want supplied,</p> +<p>And Joan some eggs and bacon fried.</p> +<p>Not dainty now, the squire in haste</p> +<p>Fell to, and praised their savory taste;</p> +<p>Nay, said his meal had such a <i>gout</i></p> +<p>He ne'er in tarts and olios knew.</p> +<p>Rejoiced to think he'd found a dish,</p> +<p>That crown'd his long unanswer'd wish,</p> +<p>With gold his thankful host he paid,</p> +<p>Who guides him back from whence he stray'd;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_98" id="Page_98">[98]</a></span>But ere they part, so well he dined,</p> +<p>His rustic host the squire enjoin'd</p> +<p>To send him home next day a stock</p> +<p>Of those same eggs and charming hock.</p> +<p>He hoped this dish of savory meat</p> +<p>Would prove that still 'twas bliss to eat;</p> +<p>But, ah! he found, like all the rest,</p> +<p>These eggs were tasteless things at best;</p> +<p>The bacon not a dog would touch,</p> +<p>So rank—he never tasted such!</p> +<p>He sent express to fetch the clown,</p> +<p>And thus address'd him with a frown:</p> +<p>"These eggs, this bacon, that you sent,</p> +<p>For Christian food were never meant;</p> +<p>As soon I'll think the moon's a cheese,</p> +<p>As those you dress'd the same with these.</p> +<p>Little I thought"—"Sir," says the peasant,</p> +<p>"I'm glad your worship is so pleasant:</p> +<p>You joke, I'm sure: for I can swear,</p> +<p>The same the fowls that laid them are!</p> +<p>And know as well that all the bacon</p> +<p>From one the self-same flitch was taken:</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_99" id="Page_99">[99]</a></span>The air, indeed, about our green</p> +<p>Is known to make the stomach keen."</p> +<p>"Is that the case?" the squire replied;</p> +<p>"That air shall be directly tried."</p> +<p>He gave command—a house he hired,</p> +<p>And down he goes with hope inspired,</p> +<p>And takes his cooks—a favorite train;</p> +<p>But still they ply their art in vain.</p> +<p>Perhaps 'twas riding did the feat:</p> +<p>He rides,—but still he cannot eat.</p> +<p>At last a friend, to physic bred,</p> +<p>Perceived his case, and thus he said:</p> +<p>"Be ruled by me, you soon shall eat,</p> +<p>With hearty gust, the plainest meat;</p> +<p>A pint of milk each rising morn,</p> +<p>Procure from cow of sable horn;</p> +<p>Shake in three drops of morning dew</p> +<p>From twig of ever-verdant yew;</p> +<p>It must by your own hand be done,</p> +<p>Your face turn'd westward from the sun.</p> +<p>With this, ere half an hour is past,</p> +<p>Well crumb'd with biscuit, break your fast;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_100" id="Page_100">[100]</a></span>Which done, from food (or all is vain)</p> +<p>For twice three hours and one abstain—</p> +<p>Then dine on one substantial dish,</p> +<p>If plainly dress'd, of flesh or fish."</p> +<p>Grave look'd the doctor as he spake—</p> +<p>The squire concludes th' advice to take,</p> +<p>And, cheated into temperance, found</p> +<p>The bliss his former luxury drown'd.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_102.png" width="400" height="472" alt="Illustration 102" title="The bliss his former luxury drowned" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_101" id="Page_101">[101]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="frogsking" id="frogsking"></a> +<img src="images/illus_103.png" width="400" height="286" alt="Illustration 103" title="The frogs desiring a king" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FROGS DESIRING A KING.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Athens</span> in freedom flourish'd long,</p> +<p>'Till licence seized the giddy throng.</p> +<p>Just laws grown weary to obey,</p> +<p>They sunk to tyranny a prey.</p> +<p>Pisistratus, though mild he sway'd,</p> +<p>Their turbulence had not allay'd.</p> +<p>Whilst they were cursing in despair,</p> +<p>The yoke they had not learn'd to bear,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_102" id="Page_102">[102]</a></span>Esop, their danger to describe,</p> +<p class="b">Rehears'd this fable to the tribe:</p> + +<p>"Some frogs, like you, of freedom tired,</p> +<p>From Jupiter a king desir'd:</p> +<p>One that should execute the law,</p> +<p>And keep the dissolute in awe.</p> +<p>Jove laugh'd, and threw them down a log,</p> +<p>That thundering fell and shook the bog.</p> +<p>Amongst the reeds the tremblers fled:</p> +<p>Till one more bold advanc'd his head,</p> +<p>And saw the monarch of the flood</p> +<p>Lying half smothered in the mud.</p> +<p>He calls the croaking race around:</p> +<p>"A wooden king!" the banks resound.</p> +<p>Fear once remov'd they swim about him,</p> +<p>And gibe and jeer and mock and flout him;</p> +<p>And messengers to Jove depute,</p> +<p>Effectively to grant their suit.</p> +<p>A hungry stork he sent them then,</p> +<p>Who soon had swallow'd half the fen.</p> +<p>Their woes scarce daring to reveal,</p> +<p>To Mercury by night they steal,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_103" id="Page_103">[103]</a></span>And beg him to entreat of Jove</p> +<p>The direful tyrant to remove.</p> +<p>'No,' says the God, 'they chose their lot,</p> +<p>And must abide what they have got:'</p> +<p>So you, my friends, had best go home</p> +<p>In peace, lest something worse should come."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_105.png" width="200" height="181" alt="Illustration 105" title="Lest somethng worse should come" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_104" id="Page_104">[104]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="bramble" id="bramble"></a> +<img src="images/illus_106.png" width="400" height="285" alt="Illustration 106" title="The hare and the bramble" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE HARE AND THE BRAMBLE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A hare</span>, closely pursued, thought it prudent and meet</p> +<p>To a bramble for refuge awhile to retreat;</p> +<p>He enter'd the covert, but entering, found</p> +<p>That briers and thorns did on all sides abound;</p> +<p>And that, though he was safe, yet he never could stir,</p> +<p>But his sides they would wound, or would tear off his fur:</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_105" id="Page_105">[105]</a></span>He shrugg'd up his shoulders, but would not complain:</p> +<p>"To repine at small evils," quoth puss, "is in vain:</p> +<p>That no bliss can be perfect, I very well knew—</p> +<p>But from the same source good and evil doth flow—</p> +<p>And full sorely my skin though these briers may rend,</p> +<p>Yet they keep off the dogs, and my life will defend:</p> +<p>For the sake of the good, then, let evil be borne—</p> +<p>For each sweet has its bitter, each bramble its thorn."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_107.png" width="300" height="194" alt="Illustration 107" title="For each sweet has its bitter, each bramble its thorn" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_106" id="Page_106">[106]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="horse" id="horse"></a> +<img src="images/illus_108.png" width="400" height="288" alt="Illustration 108" title="The horse and the stag" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE HORSE AND THE STAG.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Within</span> a certain pasture,</p> +<p class="indent">There lived some creatures wild.</p> +<p>The sky was blue, the grass was green,</p> +<p class="b indent">The air was very mild.</p> + +<p>Now though this field was large and fine,</p> +<p class="indent">They could not live in love:</p> +<p>But for the grass in one large spot</p> +<p class="b indent">A horse and stag once strove.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_107" id="Page_107">[107]</a></span>The stag was strongest in the strife,</p> +<p class="indent">And so the battle won;</p> +<p>And from the field the horse was sent</p> +<p class="b indent">And with chagrin was stung.</p> + +<p>So to the man the horse applied,</p> +<p class="indent">For help, the stag to beat,</p> +<p>And so effectual was his help,</p> +<p class="b indent">The stag had to retreat.</p> + +<p>But when to go away he tried,</p> +<p class="indent">The man held to him fast:</p> +<p>"Now that you are of use," he cried,</p> +<p class="indent">"You'll serve me to the last."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_109.png" width="200" height="147" alt="Illustration 109" title="You'll serve me to the last" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_108" id="Page_108">[108]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="cat" id="cat"></a> +<img src="images/illus_110.png" width="400" height="284" alt="Illustration 110" title="The cat and the old mouse" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE CAT AND THE OLD MOUSE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">The</span> mice o'errun a certain house—</p> +<p>In every spot was found a mouse.</p> +<p>So for a cat the mistress went,</p> +<p class="b">And to the kitchen puss was sent.</p> + +<p>With diligence were many caught,</p> +<p>And eaten up. The mice were taught</p> +<p>That they some cunning must devise</p> +<p class="b">To keep the prey from pussy's eyes.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_109" id="Page_109">[109]</a></span>So on a certain shelf so high,</p> +<p>To reach which puss in vain might try,</p> +<p>There all the mice together got,</p> +<p class="b">And they resolved to leave it not.</p> + +<p>So pussy found that to eat them,</p> +<p>She must resort to stratagem.</p> +<p>And holding fast by means of pegs,</p> +<p class="b">She hung suspended by the legs.</p> + +<p>And downward she then hung her head,</p> +<p>And looked as though she were quite dead—</p> +<p>And thus she sought to cheat the mice,</p> +<p class="b">And from their dwellings them entice.</p> + +<p>A cunning mouse, well "up to trap,"</p> +<p>On pussy her two eyes did clap.</p> +<p>"Aha!" she cried, "puss are you there?</p> +<p>Within your reach, I would not dare—</p> +<p>Not e'en though it were proved by law,</p> +<p>That your whole skin were stuffed with straw."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_110" id="Page_110">[110]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="mask" id="mask"></a> +<img src="images/illus_112.png" width="400" height="310" alt="Illustration 112" title="The fox and the vizor mask" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FOX AND THE VIZOR MASK.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A fox</span> while walking out one day,</p> +<p>Into a toy shop chanced to stray;</p> +<p>Among the toys that stood arrayed,</p> +<p>A vizor mask was there displayed,</p> +<p>With rosy cheeks, complexion fair,</p> +<p>And ruby lips and auburn hair,</p> +<p>And eyes of blue, and Grecian nose;</p> +<p>And many beauties to disclose,</p> +<p>It seemed made. The fox, with sighs,</p> +<p>Gazed on. "Ah, ah!" he cries,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_111" id="Page_111">[111]</a></span>"Look at this head it naught contains,</p> +<p>It has rare beauty, but no brains."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>The accomplished beau, in air and mien how blest.</p> +<p>His hat well fashioned, and his hair well dress'd—</p> +<p>But still undress'd within: to give him brains</p> +<p>Exceeds his hatter's or his barber's pains.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_113.png" width="250" height="163" alt="Illustration 113" title="To give him brains exceeds their pains" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_112" id="Page_112">[112]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="goose" id="goose"></a> +<img src="images/illus_114.png" width="400" height="274" alt="Illustration 114" title="The goose that laid golden eggs" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE GOOSE THAT LAID GOLDEN EGGS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A man</span> once had a goose I'm told,</p> +<p>Which had laid each day an egg of gold.</p> +<p>Now if this treasure were well spent,</p> +<p>It might make any one content.</p> +<p>But no! this man desired more;</p> +<p>And though of eggs he had rich store;</p> +<p>He thought one day the goose he'd kill,</p> +<p>And then at once his pockets fill.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_113" id="Page_113">[113]</a></span>So chasing goosey round and round,</p> +<p>She soon was caught and firmly bound</p> +<p>He opened her from neck to tail</p> +<p>And then his folly did bewail.</p> +<p>For not a single egg was there,</p> +<p>And thus he lost this treasure rare.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_115.png" width="400" height="335" alt="Illustration 115" title="And thus he lost this treasure rare" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_114" id="Page_114">[114]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="grapes" id="grapes"></a> +<img src="images/illus_116.png" width="400" height="289" alt="Illustration 106" title="The fox and the grapes" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FOX AND THE GRAPES.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A fox</span> once took it in his pate,</p> +<p>To go beyond a garden gate,</p> +<p>To see if there grew on the trees,</p> +<p>Some food his hunger to appease.</p> +<p>So in he went and there he spied</p> +<p>Some grapes. To reach them hard he tried.</p> +<p>Now they were large and luscious too,</p> +<p>Quite purple, and beautiful to view.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_115" id="Page_115">[115]</a></span>So up he jumps with many a bound,</p> +<p>Until exhausted to the ground,</p> +<p>He falls. The grapes hang o'er his head,</p> +<p>In clusters large, "Well! well!" he said,</p> +<p>"You are but green, and hard as stone,</p> +<p>And all my time away is thrown.</p> +<p>I'll leave you to your solitude,</p> +<p>You are not fit to make me food."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_117.png" width="400" height="332" alt="Illustration 117" title="You are not fit to make me food" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_116" id="Page_116">[116]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="mouse" id="mouse"></a> +<img src="images/illus_118.png" width="400" height="281" alt="Illustration 118" title="The mouse and the weasel" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MOUSE AND THE WEASEL</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A very</span> thin and hungry mouse,</p> +<p class="indent">Into a granary stole,</p> +<p>Where stood a basket full of grain,</p> +<p class="indent b">In which was a small hole.</p> + +<p>After much squeezing he got in,</p> +<p class="indent">And there he ate his fill;</p> +<p>But when he tried to issue out,</p> +<p class="indent b">The hole seemed smaller still.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_117" id="Page_117">[117]</a></span>A weasel who stood looking on,</p> +<p class="indent">Cried out in sneering tone,</p> +<p>"You can't come out, my little dear,</p> +<p class="indent b">Until you've smaller grown.</p> + +<p>"You were half-starved when you crept in,</p> +<p class="indent">And now you are quite stout;</p> +<p>So cease to eat until you can,</p> +<p class="indent">As you got in, get out."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_119.png" width="250" height="161" alt="Illustration 119" title="Cease to eat until yu can as you got in get out" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_118" id="Page_118">[118]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="miser" id="miser"></a> +<img src="images/illus_120.png" width="400" height="274" alt="Illustration 120" title="The miser and his treasure" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MISER AND HIS TREASURE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p class="indent"><span class="smcap">In</span> a retired spot,</p> +<p class="indent">A miser had got</p> +<p>A very large treasure in store.</p> +<p class="indent">And it was his delight,</p> +<p class="indent">Each morn and each night,</p> +<p class="b">To count it and add to it more.</p> + +<p class="indent">He had made the hole deep,</p> +<p class="indent">And he thought none would peep,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_119" id="Page_119">[119]</a></span>To find out his secret retreat.</p> +<p class="indent">But a servant so sly,</p> +<p class="indent">His master did spy,</p> +<p class="b">And thought that his cunning he'd beat.</p> + +<p class="indent">So one dark winter night,</p> +<p class="indent">He took out his light,</p> +<p>And to the field hastened away;</p> +<p class="indent">And he laughed in his sleeve,</p> +<p class="indent">To think how 'twould grieve</p> +<p class="b">His master to miss it next day.</p> + +<p class="indent">And indeed the distress</p> +<p class="indent">Of his lord you may guess,</p> +<p>For words can't describe it, I'm sure.</p> +<p class="indent">He tore out his hair,</p> +<p class="indent">Clasp'd his hands in despair</p> +<p class="b">And cried he was ruined and poor.</p> + +<p class="indent">A man passing by,</p> +<p class="indent">His grief chanced to spy;</p> +<p>And told him, "'tis useless to mourn.</p> +<p class="indent">You can look at the hole,</p> +<p class="indent">To solace your soul,</p> +<p class="b">Although all the money is gone."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_120" id="Page_120">[120]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="jackdaw" id="jackdaw"></a> +<img src="images/illus_122.png" width="400" height="281" alt="Illustration 122" title="The jackdaw and the peacocks" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE JACKDAW AND THE PEACOCKS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Thus</span> Esop has the folly shown,</p> +<p class="b">To build on merits not your own.</p> + +<p>A jackdaw, empty, pert and vain,</p> +<p>Who held his equals in disdain,</p> +<p>One day some beauteous feathers found,</p> +<p>Left by a peacock on the ground.</p> +<p>When in the gaudy plumage dress'd,</p> +<p>The shallow thing his fortune bless'd;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_121" id="Page_121">[121]</a></span>With stately gesture strode along,</p> +<p>And boldly join'd the peacock throng;</p> +<p>Who, his impertinence to pay,</p> +<p>First stripp'd him, and then chas'd away.</p> +<p>The crest-fall'n coxcomb homeward sneaks,</p> +<p>And his forsaken comrades seeks;</p> +<p>Where'er he comes, with scorn they leave him,</p> +<p>And not a jackdaw will receive him.</p> +<p>Says one he had disdain'd, at last,</p> +<p>"Such as thou art, thou mightst have pass'd,</p> +<p>And hadst not now been cast behind,</p> +<p>The scorn and scandal of thy kind."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_123.png" width="200" height="229" alt="Illustration 123" title="The scorn and scandal of they kind" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_122" id="Page_122">[122]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"><a name="sparrow" id="sparrow"></a> +<img src="images/illus_124.png" width="250" height="237" alt="Illustration 124" title="The sparrow and the hare" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SPARROW AND THE HARE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Who</span> dares another's ills deride,</p> +<p>Had best against his own provide.</p> +<p>An eagle pouncing on a hare,</p> +<p>With piercing cries puss rends the air;</p> +<p>When a pert sparrow from a tree,</p> +<p>Insulted thus her misery:</p> +<p>"Ho, ho! poor puss, thy boasted speed</p> +<p>Has failed thee, then, in time of need!"</p> +<p>Scarce had she spoke, when, like an arrow,</p> +<p>A vulture darted on the sparrow.</p> +<p>Ere the poor hare resign'd her breath,</p> +<p>"This sight," she cried, "consoles in death</p> +<p>—That thou, who hast my woes derided,</p> +<p>My last of miseries hast divided!"</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_123" id="Page_123">[123]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="asslion" id="asslion"></a> +<img src="images/illus_125.png" width="400" height="283" alt="Illustration 125" title="The ass and the lion" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE ASS AND THE LION.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Vain</span> boasters credit may surprise,</p> +<p class="b">Till known; who knows them will despise.</p> + +<p>A lion once a hunting took</p> +<p>An ass, and hid him in a nook.</p> +<p>To drive the forest made him bray,</p> +<p>That he might seize the passing prey.</p> +<p>Long-ears set up such horrid cries,</p> +<p>That every creature trembling flies;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_124" id="Page_124">[124]</a></span>The lion, practised in his trade,</p> +<p>Had soon abundant carnage made;</p> +<p>Satiate with spoil, the ass he calls,</p> +<p>And bid him cease his hideous brawls.</p> +<p>The king he found with slaughter weary,</p> +<p>Surrounded by his noble quarry,</p> +<p>And, puffed with self-importance, said:</p> +<p>"Sir, to some purpose I have bray'd!"</p> +<p>"No ass more famously could do,"</p> +<p>The lion says, "but thee I knew,</p> +<p>Or I might have been frightened too."</p> +</div> + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_126.png" width="250" height="173" alt="Illustration 126" title="But thee I knew or I might have been frightened too" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_125" id="Page_125">[125]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="stag" id="stag"></a> +<img src="images/illus_127.png" width="400" height="274" alt="Illustration 127" title="The stag and the fountain" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE STAG AND THE FOUNTAIN.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">That</span> good from bad men rarely know,</p> +<p class="b">This apologue may serve to show:</p> + +<p>A stag upon a fountain's side,</p> +<p>Beheld his branching horns with pride;</p> +<p>While of his spindle-shanks asham'd,</p> +<p>Their disproportioned form he blam'd.</p> +<p>Sudden he hears the hunter's cries,</p> +<p>And to the forest nimbly flies.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_126" id="Page_126">[126]</a></span>The woods receive their well-known guest.</p> +<p>His tangled horns, his feet arrest;</p> +<p>The hounds approach, and seize their prey;</p> +<p>Who, dying, thus was heard to say:</p> +<p>"Wretch that I am! too late I learn,</p> +<p>How little we the truth discern!</p> +<p>What would have saved me, I despis'd,</p> +<p>And what has been my ruin, priz'd!"</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_128.png" width="300" height="300" alt="Illustration 128" title="What would have saved me I despised and what my ruin prized" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_127" id="Page_127">[127]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"><a name="eagle" id="eagle"></a> +<img src="images/illus_129.png" width="200" height="208" alt="Illustration 129" title="The eagle, the cat, and the sow" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE EAGLE, THE CAT, AND THE SOW.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Her</span> nest on high an eagle made</p> +<p>Lower a cat her kittens laid;</p> +<p>And at the bottom of the tree</p> +<p>A sow dispos'd her progeny.</p> +<p>Vile puss to gain her wicked ends,</p> +<p>Much love for both of them pretends.</p> +<p>First to the eagle's aerie mounts,</p> +<p>And thus to her false alarms recounts:</p> +<p>"Madam, in truth our dangerous state,</p> +<p>'Tis with reluctance I relate;</p> +<p>But things are really gone so far,</p> +<p>Conceal them I no longer dare.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_128" id="Page_128">[128]</a></span>Night after night the treacherous sow</p> +<p>Our tree has undermined below;</p> +<p>Ere long it cannot choose but fall,</p> +<p>And then she hopes to eat us all."</p> +<p>Successful when she saw her lies,</p> +<p>Down to the bristly sow she hies;</p> +<p>"My worthy neighbor!" crying out,</p> +<p>"I pray you, mind what you're about,</p> +<p>For to a certainty I know,</p> +<p>The eagle waits but till you go,</p> +<p>(The thing with great concern I say,)</p> +<p>To make your little ones her prey."</p> +<p>Suspicious dread when thus inspir'd,</p> +<p>Puss to her hole all day retir'd;</p> +<p>Stealing at night on silent paw,</p> +<p>To stuff her own and kittens' maw.</p> +<p>To stir nor sow nor eagle dare.</p> +<p>What more? fell hunger ends their care;</p> +<p>And long the mischief-making beast</p> +<p class="b">With her base brood on carrion feast.</p> + +<p>Learn hence, ye simples, ere too late,</p> +<p>What ills the double-tongued create.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_129" id="Page_129">[129]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"><a name="raven" id="raven"></a> +<img src="images/illus_131.png" width="250" height="213" alt="Illustration 131" title="The eagle, the raven and the tortoise" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE EAGLE, THE RAVEN AND THE TORTOISE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Who</span> in their foe united find</p> +<p>Force, art, and a remorseless mind,</p> +<p>Whate'er their strength and prowess be,</p> +<p class="b">To perish stand in jeopardy.</p> + +<p>An eagle once a tortoise held,</p> +<p>Safe in his horny house concealed,</p> +<p>Which he in vain essayed to break</p> +<p>With all the fury of his beak.</p> +<p>As with his prey he wing'd the air,</p> +<p>A wily raven ventur'd near:</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_130" id="Page_130">[130]</a></span>"Your prize is excellent," says she,</p> +<p>"And if you'll give a share to me,</p> +<p>I know, for all his iron hide,</p> +<p>How we the dainty may divide."</p> +<p>The bargain made, "On yonder wall,</p> +<p>Down," says the raven, "let him fall."</p> +<p>He listen'd to the hoary sinner;</p> +<p class="b">And they on turtle made their dinner.</p> + +<p>Thus fraud and force their purpose gain,</p> +<p>And nature fortifies in vain.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_132.png" width="250" height="126" alt="Illustration 132" title="Fraud and force their purpose gain and nature fortifies in vain" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_131" id="Page_131">[131]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="fly" id="fly"></a> +<img src="images/illus_133.png" width="400" height="316" alt="Illustration 133" title="The fly and the horse" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FLY AND THE HORSE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A fly</span> upon a coach-box seated,</p> +<p>With arrogance the horses rated.</p> +<p>"Advance!" cries out the paltry thing,</p> +<p>"Unless you mean to feel my sting."</p> +<p>"Not thee we heed," a horse replied,</p> +<p>"But him whose skilful hand can guide</p> +<p>The rein and whip. We better know</p> +<p class="b">Than thee when we should stop or go."</p> + +<p>Thus men without or sense or weight,</p> +<p>Think themselves born to rule the state.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_132" id="Page_132">[132]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"><a name="esop" id="esop"></a> +<img src="images/illus_134.png" width="200" height="181" alt="Illustration 134" title="Esop at play" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">ESOP AT PLAY.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">When</span> an Athenian Esop saw,</p> +<p>Playing with school-boys once at taw,</p> +<p>The man with laughter shook his sides;</p> +<p>Esop the laughter thus derides:</p> +<p>"Of this slack bow before you laid,</p> +<p>The meaning, sprightly sir," he said,</p> +<p>"Explain!" (A crowd had gather'd round.)</p> +<p>Surpris'd, the man no answer found:</p> +<p>He puzzled long, but all his wit</p> +<p>Could on no explanation hit.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_133" id="Page_133">[133]</a></span>The laugh on Esop's side; says he,</p> +<p>"Why you this bow unbended see,</p> +<p>It is because it needs must break,</p> +<p>If always bent; so we must take</p> +<p>Due relaxation, that the mind</p> +<p class="b">Its vigor may when wanted find."</p> + +<p>He who in harmless sport employs</p> +<p>A vacant hour, is not unwise.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_135.png" width="300" height="225" alt="Illustration 135" title="A vacant hour is not unwise" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_134" id="Page_134">[134]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="old" id="old"></a> +<img src="images/illus_136.png" width="400" height="204" alt="Illustration 136" title="The old pilot and the sailors" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE OLD PILOT AND THE SAILORS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">To</span> one complaining of his fate,</p> +<p class="b">Esop this fable did relate.</p> + +<p>A ship by raging tempests toss'd,</p> +<p>The seamen, giving all for lost,</p> +<p>'Twas who should weep and pray the most.</p> +<p>Grown calm at once the sky and sea,</p> +<p>They shout in joyful extacy.</p> +<p>The pilot, from experience wise,</p> +<p>The giddy crew did thus advise:</p> +<p>"Nor much rejoice, nor over grieve,</p> +<p>But decently what comes receive;</p> +<p>Since good and ill succeed so near,</p> +<p>Meet ill with hope and good with fear."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_135" id="Page_135">[135]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="crab" id="crab"></a> +<img src="images/illus_137.png" width="400" height="274" alt="Illustration 137" title="The crab and her daughter" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE CRAB AND HER DAUGHTER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Not</span> what they hear, but what they see,</p> +<p class="b">Will children and domestics be.</p> + +<p>A crab one day her daughter chid;</p> +<p>"You never do as you are bid,</p> +<p>Have I not told you o'er and o'er,</p> +<p>That awkward gait to use no more?</p> +<p>Learn, ninny, once for all to know,</p> +<p>Folks forward and not backward go."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_136" id="Page_136">[136]</a></span>"Mamma," says Miss, "how strange you talk!</p> +<p>Have I not learn'd from you to walk?</p> +<p>Were I to move the other way,</p> +<p>How could I follow you I pray?"</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_138.png" width="300" height="315" alt="Illustration 138" title="Were I to move the other way, how could I follow you I pray" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_137" id="Page_137">[137]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="sun" id="sun"></a> +<img src="images/illus_139.png" width="400" height="290" alt="Illustration 139" title="The sun and the wind" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SUN AND THE WIND.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Phebus</span> and Boreas from on high</p> +<p>Upon the road a traveller spy,</p> +<p>Wearing a cloak for fear of rain.</p> +<p>Says Boreas, "his precaution's vain</p> +<p>'Gainst me, I'll show you for a joke</p> +<p>How soon I'll make him quit his cloak."</p> +<p>"Come on," says Phebus, "let us see</p> +<p>Who best succeeds, or you or me."</p> +<p>The wind to blow so fierce began,</p> +<p>He almost had upset his man;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_138" id="Page_138">[138]</a></span>But still his cloak, for all his roar,</p> +<p>Was wrapp'd more closely than before.</p> +<p>When Boreas what he could had done,</p> +<p>"Now for my trial," says the Sun,</p> +<p>And with his beams so warm'd the air,</p> +<p>The man his mantle could not bear,</p> +<p class="b">But open'd first, then threw aside.</p> + +<p>Learn hence, unbending sons of pride</p> +<p>Persuasive manners will prevail,</p> +<p>When menaces and bluster fail.</p> +</div> + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_140.png" width="300" height="300" alt="Illustration 140" title="Persuasive manners will prevail when menaces and bluster fail" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_139" id="Page_139">[139]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="pots" id="pots"></a> +<img src="images/illus_141.png" width="400" height="277" alt="Illustration 141" title="The two pots" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE TWO POTS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Forc'd</span> on a stream to make their way,</p> +<p>To pot of brass says pot of clay:</p> +<p>"Since brass is stout and clay is frail,</p> +<p>Pray let us at a distance sail.</p> +<p>Not your intention that I fear</p> +<p>Sir Brass," adds humble Earthenware,</p> +<p>"While the winds leave you to yourself;</p> +<p>But woe betide my ribs of delf,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_140" id="Page_140">[140]</a></span>If it should dash our sides together;</p> +<p>For mine would be the damage, whether</p> +<p>Their force should you or I impel;</p> +<p class="b">To pray proceed, and fare you well."</p> + +<p>Learn hence, ye folks of low estate,</p> +<p>To keep due distance from the great.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_142.png" width="200" height="168" alt="Illustration 142" title="Folks of low estate keep due distance from the great" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_141" id="Page_141">[141]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="hercules" id="hercules"></a> +<img src="images/illus_143.png" width="400" height="278" alt="Illustration 143" title="Hercules and the carter" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">HERCULES AND THE CARTER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">His</span> cart bemired, a carter pray'd</p> +<p>To Hercules to come and aid.</p> +<p>"Up!" says the God, "thou lazy dog.</p> +<p>And lift the axle from the bog;</p> +<p>Think'st thou Gods nothing have to do</p> +<p>But listen to such knaves as you?"</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_142" id="Page_142">[142]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="ant" id="ant"></a> +<img src="images/illus_144.png" width="400" height="271" alt="Illustration 144" title="The ant and the grasshopper" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">From</span> a wise emmet, well sustain'd</p> +<p>On what her industry had gain'd,</p> +<p>A grasshopper some aid desir'd.</p> +<p>"What was his trade?" the ant inquir'd.</p> +<p>"I've none," the grasshopper replied;</p> +<p>"I range the country far and wide,</p> +<p>Singing all day from door to door,</p> +<p>And have no time to form a store."</p> +<p>Shutting her granaries, says the ant,</p> +<p>"No wonder, friend, you are in want;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_143" id="Page_143">[143]</a></span>He who all summer sings, may chance</p> +<p class="b">In winter to be forc'd to dance."</p> + +<p>To spend his time in idle song,</p> +<p>The thoughtless grasshopper was wrong;</p> +<p>And not to give a small supply,</p> +<p>The emmet mean and niggardly.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_145.png" width="400" height="298" alt="Illustration 145" title="The grasshopper was wrong and the emmet mean and niggardly" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_144" id="Page_144">[144]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="pitcher" id="pitcher"></a> +<img src="images/illus_146.png" width="400" height="237" alt="Illustration 146" title="The crow and the pitcher" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE CROW AND THE PITCHER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Patience</span> and ingenuity</p> +<p class="b">The want of natural means supply.</p> + +<p>A thirsty crow some water found,</p> +<p>But in a vessel so profound,</p> +<p>That with her neck at utmost stretch,</p> +<p>A single drop she could not reach.</p> +<p>Then stones she in the pitcher places,</p> +<p>Which to the top the water raises;</p> +<p>And by this innocent device</p> +<p>Her thirst at leisure satisfies.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_145" id="Page_145">[145]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="angler" id="angler"></a> +<img src="images/illus_147.png" width="400" height="254" alt="Illustration 147" title="The angler and the little fish" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE ANGLER AND THE LITTLE FISH.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">An</span> angler a small salmon caught,</p> +<p>Who with much earnestness besought</p> +<p>That he would let her go: says she,</p> +<p>"What can you do with such as me!</p> +<p>Next year when grown a little bigger,</p> +<p>I in your bag might make a figure."</p> +<p>The prudent man replied, "No, no;</p> +<p>Into my pouch, though small, you go.</p> +<p>A bird in hand is better far,</p> +<p>Than two that in the bushes are."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_146" id="Page_146">[146]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"><a name="frogfox" id="frogfox"></a> +<img src="images/illus_148.png" width="300" height="239" alt="Illustration 148" title="The frog and the fox" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FROG AND THE FOX.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Let</span> us our own defects amend,</p> +<p class="b">Ere to guide others we pretend.</p> + +<p>A sallow, wrinkl'd, spotted frog,</p> +<p>To turn physician left the bog.</p> +<p>"He every malady could cure,"</p> +<p>He said, "that animals endure."</p> +<p>"First on yourself your science show,"</p> +<p>Says Reynard: "that the world may know</p> +<p>Your skill and knowledge, pray begin</p> +<p>Of those foul spots to clear your skin:</p> +<p>For while you look so sick and pale,</p> +<p>To vend your drugs you'll ne'er prevail."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_147" id="Page_147">[147]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="ape" id="ape"></a> +<img src="images/illus_149.png" width="400" height="287" alt="Illustration 148" title="The ape and her young ones" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE APE AND HER YOUNG ONES.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">An</span> ape had cubs; one much she lov'd,</p> +<p>The other small affection prov'd.</p> +<p>Alarm'd, she hears the hunter's cries;</p> +<p>And catching up her darling flies:</p> +<p>Through fear she stumbled o'er some stones</p> +<p>And broke the little favorite's bones;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_148" id="Page_148">[148]</a></span>The other to her back who clung</p> +<p class="b">Uninjured went with her along.</p> + +<p>Mothers, beware! the fondl'd child</p> +<p>By too much tenderness is spoil'd;</p> +<p>While those who hardships have endur'd,</p> +<p>To suffer life are best inur'd.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_150.png" width="400" height="317" alt="Illustration 150" title="While those who hardships have endured to suffer life are best inurred" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_149" id="Page_149">[149]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="fir" id="fir"></a> +<img src="images/illus_151.png" width="400" height="297" alt="Illustration 151" title="The fir tree and the thorn" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FIR TREE AND THE THORN.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">The</span> lowly and contented state</p> +<p class="b">Is farthest from the wounds of fate.</p> + +<p>A fir tree upon a humble thorn</p> +<p>From his high top look'd down with scorn.</p> +<p>"For loftiest fanes we grow," she said,</p> +<p>"Of us the tallest masts are made,</p> +<p>While thou, poor bramble, canst produce</p> +<p>Nothing of ornament or use."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_150" id="Page_150">[150]</a></span>"Great tree," the modest thorn replied,</p> +<p>"When the sharp axe shall pierce your side,</p> +<p>In vain you then may wish to be</p> +<p>Unsought-for, and unknown like me."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_152.png" width="400" height="297" alt="Illustration 152" title="In vain you then may wish to be" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_151" id="Page_151">[151]</a></span></p> + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="skin" id="skin"></a> +<img src="images/illus_153.png" width="400" height="294" alt="Illustration 153" title="The ass in the lion's skin" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE ASS IN THE LION'S SKIN.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Fools</span> may on other fools impose;</p> +<p class="b">The sage their real value knows.</p> + +<p>An ass once found a lion's skin,</p> +<p>And rolling up himself therein,</p> +<p>From every fold that he came nigh,</p> +<p>Made flocks, and herds, and shepherds fly.</p> +<p>Ranging the country round, at last</p> +<p>He meets his master where he pass'd,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_152" id="Page_152">[152]</a></span>Who long-ears instantly descries</p> +<p>Through his magnificent disguise:</p> +<p>Laying his cudgel on his side,</p> +<p>"Get home, thou stupid fool," he cried:</p> +<p>"With others for a lion pass;</p> +<p>I know thee for an arrant ass."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_154.png" width="400" height="368" alt="Illustration 154" title="I know thee for an arrant ass" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_153" id="Page_153">[153]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="manger" id="manger"></a> +<img src="images/illus_155.png" width="400" height="267" alt="Illustration 155" title="The dog in the manger" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE DOG IN THE MANGER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A mastiff</span> in a stable lay,</p> +<p>Couch'd on a manger full of hay.</p> +<p>When any thing drew near to eat,</p> +<p>He quickly forced it to retreat.</p> +<p>An ox then cried, "detested creature,</p> +<p>How vile is thy malignant nature,</p> +<p>Which will not others let enjoy</p> +<p>That which thou never canst employ!"</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_154" id="Page_154">[154]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="stagvine" id="stagvine"></a> +<img src="images/illus_156.png" width="400" height="273" alt="Illustration 156" title="The stag and the vine" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE STAG AND THE VINE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A stag</span> pursued with horn and hound</p> +<p>In a thick vineyard shelter found.</p> +<p>Soon as he thought the danger past,</p> +<p>He on the vine began to feast.</p> +<p>The huntsman hears the rustling noise,</p> +<p>And through half-eaten leaves descries</p> +<p>His branching horns, the pack recalls,</p> +<p>And merited the creature falls</p> +<p class="b">To his ingratitude a prey.</p> + +<p>Those their protectors who betray,</p> +<p>Unpitying, all the world will see</p> +<p>Consign'd to death and infamy.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_155" id="Page_155">[155]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="mischievous" id="mischievous"></a> +<img src="images/illus_157.png" width="400" height="280" alt="Illustration 157" title="The mischievous dog" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MISCHIEVOUS DOG.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Titles</span> and ribands, bought with shame,</p> +<p>Folly and vice but more proclaim.</p> +<p>A man who own'd a vicious dog,</p> +<p>Upon his collar fix'd a log,</p> +<p>Which the vain cur supposed to be</p> +<p>A note of worth and dignity.</p> +<p>A mastiff saw his foolish pride;</p> +<p>"Puppy," indignantly he cried,</p> +<p>"That thing is put about your neck</p> +<p>Your mischievous designs to check;</p> +<p>And to who see you to declare,</p> +<p>Of what a currish race you are."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_156" id="Page_156">[156]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"><a name="sick" id="sick"></a> +<img src="images/illus_158.png" width="300" height="236" alt="Illustration 158" title="The sick man and the physician" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SICK MAN AND THE PHYSICIAN.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Woe</span> to the land where those who guide,</p> +<p>To please the people's foolish pride,</p> +<p>Persuade them there is nought to dread,</p> +<p class="b">When ruin threatens o'er their head.</p> + +<p>A patient, ask'd to tell his pains,</p> +<p>Of thirst and shivering cold complains.</p> +<p>"'Tis very good," the doctor said;</p> +<p>"He has but to remain in bed,</p> +<p>And take the med'cines I shall send,</p> +<p>The thing will soon be at an end."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_157" id="Page_157">[157]</a></span>When next the question was repeated,</p> +<p>The man complain'd he much was heated;</p> +<p>"This," cried the leech, "is better still!"</p> +<p>And thus to each increasing ill,</p> +<p>"That it was going well," he cried,</p> +<p>Till the poor martyr sunk and died.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_159.png" width="400" height="293" alt="Illustration 159" title="Was going well till the poor martyr sunk and died" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_158" id="Page_158">[158]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="farmer" id="farmer"></a> +<img src="images/illus_160.png" width="400" height="273" alt="Illustration 160" title="The farmer and his sons" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FARMER AND HIS SONS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Work</span>, work, my boys, with hand and mind!</p> +<p class="b">Your labors you will fruitful find.</p> + +<p>A husbandman, about to die,</p> +<p>Call'd on his children to come nigh:</p> +<p>"I leave," he says, "a small estate,</p> +<p>But wherewithal to make it great:</p> +<p>For know, a treasure it contains,</p> +<p>If you to search will take the pains."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_159" id="Page_159">[159]</a></span>He died. The sons dug all the ground,</p> +<p>And there no hidden treasure found;</p> +<p>But so productive was the soil,</p> +<p>The crop by far o'erpaid the toil.</p> +<p>Says one, when they the corn had sold,</p> +<p>"This treasure 'twas our sire foretold!"</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_161.png" width="200" height="185" alt="Illustration 161" title="The drop by far overpaid the toil" /> +</div> + +<hr /> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_160" id="Page_160">[160]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"><a name="swallow" id="swallow"></a> +<img src="images/illus_162.png" width="300" height="233" alt="Illustration 162" title="The Swallow and the birds" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SWALLOW AND THE BIRDS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Those</span> who of guides stand most in need,</p> +<p class="b">Are least inclin'd advice to heed.</p> + +<p>A travell'd swallow, learn'd and wise,</p> +<p>To all his feather'd neighbors cries:</p> +<p>"See you yon laborers there below;</p> +<p>What is it, think ye, that they sow?</p> +<p>'Tis hemp, my friends; of which are made</p> +<p>The nets that for us all are laid;</p> +<p>The moment yonder men are gone,</p> +<p>Then pick the seeds up one by one."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_161" id="Page_161">[161]</a></span>The gay inhabitants of air</p> +<p>For his precaution little care.</p> +<p>The seedling sprung; again the swallow</p> +<p>Urges his good advice to follow;</p> +<p>Again his counsel they deride.</p> +<p>The plants full grown, and cut, and dried,</p> +<p>Beaten and spun, the nets were made,</p> +<p>And the unwary birds betray'd,</p> +<p>Regretting, in their hapless fate,</p> +<p class="b">Their incredulity too late.</p> + +<p>Learn hence the danger to foresee,</p> +<p>Nor wait for their maturity.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_163.png" width="300" height="216" alt="Illustration 163" title="Learn hence the danger to foresee" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_162" id="Page_162">[162]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="boasting" id="boasting"></a> +<img src="images/illus_164.png" width="400" height="329" alt="Illustration 164" title="The boasting traveller" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE BOASTING TRAVELLER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A fellow</span> who abroad had been,</p> +<p>Told marvels he had done and seen:</p> +<p>"When resident at Rhodes," he said,</p> +<p>"A leap of twenty yards he made</p> +<p>Over a barrier ten feet high;</p> +<p>A dozen witnesses were by."</p> +<p>"Come on," says one, at the same table,</p> +<p>"Yon ditch and fence to o'erleap you're able.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_163" id="Page_163">[163]</a></span>They're not, by much, so high or wide;</p> +<p>Here let the experiment be tried.</p> +<p>Suppose yourself at Rhodes, and we</p> +<p>Your faithful witnesses will be."</p> +<p>The man replied, "that he to-day</p> +<p class="b">Was not quite well," and stole away.</p> + +<p>Who boast of what they cannot do</p> +<p>Both knavery and folly show.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_165.png" width="300" height="252" alt="Illustration 165" title="Who boast of what they cannot do both knavery and folly show" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_164" id="Page_164">[164]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="oldwoman" id="oldwoman"></a> +<img src="images/illus_166.png" width="400" height="279" alt="Illustration 166" title="The old woman and her maids" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE OLD WOMAN AND HER MAIDS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Better</span> known evils to endure,</p> +<p class="b">Than seek by wrong a doubtful cure.</p> + +<p>A thrifty dame her maids awoke</p> +<p>At the first crowing of the cock.</p> +<p>They of such early rising tir'd,</p> +<p>To kill the harmless cock conspir'd.</p> +<p>The dame, to hear him crow in wait,</p> +<p>Next morning lay in bed till eight.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_165" id="Page_165">[165]</a></span>But when she knew the trick they had play'd,</p> +<p>She caused a larum to be made,</p> +<p>And rung it daily in their ears</p> +<p>Two hours before the dawn appears.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_167.png" width="200" height="241" alt="Illustration 167" title="Rung it daily in their ears two hours before the dawn appears" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_166" id="Page_166">[166]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="industry" id="industry"></a> +<img src="images/illus_168.png" width="400" height="286" alt="Illustration 168" title="Industry and sloth" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">INDUSTRY AND SLOTH.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Insidious</span> sloth her object gains,</p> +<p class="b">If but a hearing she obtains.</p> + +<p>A youth ask'd why so long in bed?</p> +<p>"I listen to a cause," he said;</p> +<p>"As soon as I unclose my eyes.</p> +<p>First industry excites to rise."</p> +<p>"Up, up," she says, "to meet the sun,</p> +<p>Your task of yesterday's undone!"</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_167" id="Page_167">[167]</a></span>"Lie still," cries sloth, "it is not warm,</p> +<p>An hour's more sleep can do no harm;</p> +<p>You will have time your work to do,</p> +<p>And leisure for amusement too."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_169.png" width="400" height="293" alt="Illustration 169" title="You will have tme your work to do and leisure for amusement too" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_168" id="Page_168">[168]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="shepherd" id="shepherd"></a> +<img src="images/illus_170.png" width="400" height="245" alt="Illustration 170" title="The Shepherd turned merchant" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SHEPHERD TURNED MERCHANT.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Fair</span> weather sailors, keep at home,</p> +<p class="b">For be assur'd the storm will come.</p> + +<p>A shepherd of an inland breed</p> +<p>Brought to the coast his flocks to feed;</p> +<p>The beauty of a summer sea,</p> +<p>A merchant tempted him to be.</p> +<p>He sold his sheep, and with the sale</p> +<p>Purchas'd of dates an ample bale.</p> +<p>He sail'd; a furious tempest rose;</p> +<p>Into the sea his dates he throws;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_169" id="Page_169">[169]</a></span>And swimming from the bark to land,</p> +<p>Arrives half dead upon the strand.</p> +<p>To one, soon afterwards who stood</p> +<p>Pleas'd with the calmness of the flood,</p> +<p>"Aye, aye," the simple shepherd said</p> +<p>"With dates again it would be fed."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_171.png" width="400" height="277" alt="Illustration 171" title="With dates again it would be fed" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_170" id="Page_170">[170]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"><a name="spendthrift" id="spendthrift"></a> +<img src="images/illus_172.png" width="200" height="203" alt="Illustration 172" title="The spendthrift and the swallow" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SPENDTHRIFT AND THE SWALLOW.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A fool</span> who all had thrown away,</p> +<p>When wandering pennyless one day,</p> +<p>Perceived a swallow. "Ho," says he,</p> +<p>"Summer is come at last I see!"</p> +<p>And to a Jew his mantle sold.</p> +<p>Next day it was severely cold:</p> +<p>Starv'd as he walk'd, the bird he found</p> +<p>Frozen to death upon the ground.</p> +<p>"Ah! what a fool was I," he cried,</p> +<p class="b">"When on one swallow I relied!"</p> + +<p>Those who too readily believe,</p> +<p>For their credulity may grieve.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_171" id="Page_171">[171]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="eaglecrow" id="eaglecrow"></a> +<img src="images/illus_173.png" width="400" height="281" alt="Illustration 173" title="The eagle and the crow" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE EAGLE AND THE CROW.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">The</span> wise well know their force to weigh,</p> +<p class="b">Nor what they cannot do, essay.</p> + +<p>A carrion crow an eagle saw</p> +<p>Seize on a lamb with beak and claw.</p> +<p>Conceiving he could better do,</p> +<p>He pounces on a well fed ewe;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_172" id="Page_172">[172]</a></span>But he and not the sheep was caught;</p> +<p>For when to fly with it he sought,</p> +<p>His feet entangled in the wool,</p> +<p>The shepherd seiz'd the helpless fool.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_174.png" width="250" height="271" alt="Illustration 174" title="The shepherd seized the helpless fool" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_173" id="Page_173">[173]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="wolfshepherd" id="wolfshepherd"></a> +<img src="images/illus_175.png" width="400" height="278" alt="Illustration 175" title="The wolf and the shepherd boy" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE WOLF AND THE SHEPHERD'S BOY.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">In</span> wantonness a shepherd's boy</p> +<p>Alarm'd the neighbor's with his cry;</p> +<p>"The wolf! the wolf!" And when they came,</p> +<p>Of their lost labor made his game.</p> +<p>At last the wolf when there indeed,</p> +<p>His real cries they did not heed;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_174" id="Page_174">[174]</a></span>He and his flock a prey were made,</p> +<p class="b">And for his lies he dearly paid.</p> + +<p>Those who are known to have deceiv'd,</p> +<p>When they speak truth, are not believ'd.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_176.png" width="400" height="233" alt="Illustration 176" title="Those who are known to have deceived when they speak the truth are not believed" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_175" id="Page_175">[175]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 518px;"><a name="tail" id="tail"></a> +<img src="images/illus_177.png" width="518" height="356" alt="Illustration 177" title="The fox without a tail" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FOX WITHOUT A TAIL.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Fashions</span> and modes we often see,</p> +<p>Made to conceal deformity:</p> +<p>Those to whom nature has been kind,</p> +<p class="b">Should leave such fopperies behind.</p> + +<p>A fox who in a trap was taken,</p> +<p>Resign'd his brush to save his bacon.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_176" id="Page_176">[176]</a></span>Ashamed that all the world should know</p> +<p>His cunning had been cheated so,</p> +<p>To an assembly of the nation</p> +<p>He made the following oration:</p> +<p>"I oft have thought the tails we wear</p> +<p>A troublesome appendage are;</p> +<p>Where's their utility, I pray?</p> +<p>They serve but to obstruct our way.</p> +<p>Nor ornamental do I find,</p> +<p>To drag this ponderous length behind.</p> +<p>For my part, without more debate,</p> +<p>I move our tails we amputate."</p> +<p>"Please, sir, to show yourself behind,"</p> +<p>(Says one to smoke the jest inclin'd,</p> +<p>And who discovered what it was)</p> +<p>"We there perhaps shall see the cause,</p> +<p>Ere we your prudent counsel take,</p> +<p>Why you this curious motion make?"</p> +<p>His bare posteriors when they found,</p> +<p>Loud laughter shook the benches round;</p> +<p>Nor could the fox without a tail</p> +<p>To introduce the mode prevail.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_177" id="Page_177">[177]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="oyster" id="oyster"></a> +<img src="images/illus_179.png" width="400" height="260" alt="Illustration 179" title="The men and the oyster" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MEN AND THE OYSTER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Any</span> partition better make,</p> +<p class="b">Than <i>all</i> the hungry law should take.</p> + +<p>By the sea side two travellers found</p> +<p>A fine large oyster on the ground;</p> +<p>His claim each obstinately lays:</p> +<p>"I saw it first," one eager says;</p> +<p>"I pick'd it up," the other cries;</p> +<p>"Mine"—"Mine is certainly the prize."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_178" id="Page_178">[178]</a></span>They talk'd as usual, loud and long;</p> +<p>And more they reason'd, more were wrong;</p> +<p>Till they a neighboring lawyer see</p> +<p>Passing, and mutually agree</p> +<p>To take him for their referee.</p> +<p>With legal dignity of face,</p> +<p>He heard them both relate the case;</p> +<p>"Your claims are good," then gravely said,</p> +<p>"And a brave lawsuit would have made</p> +<p>Which to prefer I cannot tell,</p> +<p>So each of you must take a shell;</p> +<p>And, as the oyster is but one,</p> +<p>That I myself will swallow down;</p> +<p>To stink it otherwise had lain,</p> +<p>And all your cash been spent in vain;</p> +<p>You're cheaply off; go home content;</p> +<p>And faith the fish was excellent."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_179" id="Page_179">[179]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="shepherddog" id="shepherddog"></a> +<img src="images/illus_181.png" width="400" height="239" alt="Illustration 181" title="The shepherd and his dog" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SHEPHERD AND HIS DOG.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A dog</span> his master so deceiv'd,</p> +<p>He was the best of curs believ'd.</p> +<p>The flock was trusted to his care,</p> +<p>Whene'er the shepherd was not there.</p> +<p>And in the house, a favored guest,</p> +<p>He always fed upon the best.</p> +<p>The treacherous guard his charge betray'd</p> +<p>And on the sheep in secret prey'd.</p> +<p>The master, when the crime was prov'd,</p> +<p>With double indignation mov'd,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_180" id="Page_180">[180]</a></span>About his neck the halter tied</p> +<p>Himself: the dog for mercy cried;</p> +<p>"You let the wolf escape," he said,</p> +<p>"Who much more slaughter oft has made."</p> +<p>"Wretch!" says the man, "the wolf declares</p> +<p>Hostility, and boldly dares;</p> +<p>He has no confidence abused:</p> +<p>But, coward, thou my trust hast used:</p> +<p>Against myself! and on this tree</p> +<p>Without delay shalt hanged be."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_182.png" width="250" height="182" alt="Illustration 182" title="Without delay shalt hanged be" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_181" id="Page_181">[181]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"><a name="countryman" id="countryman"></a> +<img src="images/illus_183.png" width="300" height="219" alt="Illustration 183" title="The countryman and the justice" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE COUNTRYMAN AND THE JUSTICE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">The</span> law still lends the readiest aid,</p> +<p class="b">When well her ministers are paid.</p> + +<p>A countryman, by power oppress'd,</p> +<p>Seeking to have his wrongs redress'd,</p> +<p>Oft to the justice went in vain;</p> +<p>Admittance he could ne'er obtain,</p> +<p>But still was bid again to come;</p> +<p>"Unwell"—"engag'd"—or "not home!"</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_182" id="Page_182">[182]</a></span>The wily rustic took a kid</p> +<p>One day, and in a basket hid;</p> +<p>And when he to the house drew near,</p> +<p>Began to pinch him by the ear,</p> +<p>So that the porter, from the hall,</p> +<p>Might hear the little fatling squall;</p> +<p>The man his master's mind who knew,</p> +<p>Open'd the door and let him through.</p> +<p>The shepherd, laughing as he pass'd,</p> +<p>Says to his kid, "Thy cries at last</p> +<p>An audience for my wrongs obtain;</p> +<p>Thy flesh, perhaps, redress will gain."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_184.png" width="200" height="183" alt="Illustration 184" title="Thy flesh perhaps, redress will gain" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_183" id="Page_183">[183]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="cockfox" id="cockfox"></a> +<img src="images/illus_185.png" width="400" height="279" alt="Illustration 185" title="The cock and the fox" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE COCK AND THE FOX.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">The</span> world applauds the lucky hit,</p> +<p class="b">When it beholds the biter bit.</p> + +<p>A treach'rous fox invited down</p> +<p>A cock, who on a tree had flown.</p> +<p>"Do you not know, my friend," says he,</p> +<p>"Bird, beast, fish, reptile, man agree,</p> +<p>To live henceforth in amity?<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_184" id="Page_184">[184]</a></span></p> +<p>Come down and celebrate the day."</p> +<p>"Troth," quoth the cock, "you truly say;</p> +<p>For hounds I see come o'er the dell,</p> +<p>With open mouths, the news to tell."</p> +<p>"Adieu," says Ren. "'Tis best to go;</p> +<p>Those dogs the treaty may not know."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_186.png" width="300" height="345" alt="Illustration 186" title="Those dogs the treaty may not know" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_185" id="Page_185">[185]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 350px;"><a name="blind" id="blind"></a> +<img src="images/illus_187.png" width="350" height="263" alt="Illustration 187" title="The blind man and the lame" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE BLIND MAN AND THE LAME.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Who</span> kind assistance give and take,</p> +<p class="b">Life's arduous journey best will make.</p> + +<p>Two men, one blind, the other lame,</p> +<p>To pass a ford together came.</p> +<p>The stream was rapid, and the way</p> +<p>Obliquely thwart the current lay;</p> +<p>To his companion says the blind,</p> +<p>"Yon winding road I ne'er shall find."<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_186" id="Page_186">[186]</a></span></p> +<p>"Nor my poor limbs," the lame replied,</p> +<p>"The current's rapid force abide."</p> +<p>"Come," says the blind, "my loins are strong,</p> +<p>I'll bear you on my back along,</p> +<p>While you to guide me give the word;"</p> +<p>And thus they safely cross'd the ford.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_188.png" width="400" height="287" alt="Illustration 188" title="And thus they safely crossed the ford" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_187" id="Page_187">[187]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="serpent" id="serpent"></a> +<img src="images/illus_189.png" width="400" height="272" alt="Illustration 189" title="The man and the serpent" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MAN AND THE SERPENT.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">There's</span> in the world a cursed race,</p> +<p>Of nature so perverse and base,</p> +<p>If from the gallows you should save,</p> +<p class="b">A dangerous enemy you have.</p> + +<p>A countryman a serpent found,</p> +<p>Stiffen'd with frost upon the ground,</p> +<p>And took her home; but when the fire</p> +<p>Began new vigor to inspire,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_188" id="Page_188">[188]</a></span>Swelling her neck with angry eyes,</p> +<p>She fills the cot with hissing cries.</p> +<p>The rustic then his axe did take,</p> +<p>"Is this then the return you make?</p> +<p>Is this your gratitude?" he said,</p> +<p>And knock'd the reptile on the head.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_190.png" width="300" height="241" alt="Illustration 190" title="Knocked the reptile on the head" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_189" id="Page_189">[189]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="streams" id="streams"></a> +<img src="images/illus_191.png" width="400" height="225" alt="Illustration 191" title="The two streams" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE TWO STREAMS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Those</span> who display much dash and din,</p> +<p class="b">Have seldom any thing within.</p> + +<p>A weary traveller, one day,</p> +<p>Cross'd o'er a river in his way;</p> +<p>Alarm'd to see the foaming tide</p> +<p>Dashing o'er rocks from side to side,</p> +<p>Nevertheless, his course to keep,</p> +<p>He ventur'd in with trembling step;</p> +<p>And found the water neither deep,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_190" id="Page_190">[190]</a></span>Nor footing bad; and got well o'er.</p> +<p>When he had travell'd some leagues more,</p> +<p>He to another river came,</p> +<p>That smoothly flowed, a silent stream:</p> +<p>This he thought easily to pass;</p> +<p>But ere he in the middle was,</p> +<p>He plunged into a gulf profound,</p> +<p>And for his feet no bottom found;</p> +<p>But, forced to swim with all his might,</p> +<p>Got to the shore in piteous plight.</p> +</div> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_191" id="Page_191">[191]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_192.png" width="250" height="191" alt="Illustration 192" title="Got to the shore in piteous plight" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="sot" id="sot"></a> +<img src="images/illus_193.png" width="400" height="298" alt="Illustration 193" title="The sot and his wife" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SOT AND HIS WIFE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p class="b"><span class="smcap">Inveterate</span> sin is seldom cur'd.</p> + +<p>A wife had long a sot endur'd,</p> +<p>Who all his time in taverns spent,</p> +<p>While his affairs in ruin went.</p> +<p>Once as insensible he lay,</p> +<p>She dress'd him in a corpse's array,</p> +<p>And with the undertaker's aid,</p> +<p>Into a burying vault convey'd.</p> +<p>The fumes dispersed, the man awakes;</p> +<p>All for reality he takes.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_192" id="Page_192">[192]</a></span>When by the glimmering of a lamp</p> +<p>He saw his mansion drear and damp,</p> +<p>Reflecting how his life had pass'd,</p> +<p>A forced repentance came at last.</p> +<p>The wife, with suited voice and dress,</p> +<p>Presented an infernal mess:</p> +<p>"Good Trap, pray take away your meat;</p> +<p>I have no appetite to eat,"</p> +<p>He cried, "but faith I'm devilish dry:</p> +<p>Can't you a bowl of wine supply?"</p> +<p>The woman, seeing all was vain,</p> +<p>Restor'd him to his casks again:</p> +<p>Consol'd with certainty, that he</p> +<p>Ere long a real corpse must be.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_194.png" width="300" height="218" alt="Illustration 194" title="Consoled with certainty that he ere long a real corpse must be" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_193" id="Page_193">[193]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="sons" id="sons"></a> +<img src="images/illus_195.png" width="400" height="277" alt="Illustration 195" title="The farmr and his quarrelsome sons" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FARMER AND HIS QUARRELSOME SONS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="b">Three</span> sons an honest farmer had;</p> +<p>And it so happen'd, ne'er a lad</p> +<p>Could with the other two agree;</p> +<p>All quarrelling perpetually.</p> +<p>Their time in idle contest spent,</p> +<p>Garden and farm to ruin went;</p> +<p>And the good farmer and his wife</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_194" id="Page_194">[194]</a></span>Led but a miserable life.</p> +<p>One day as this unhappy sire</p> +<p>Sat musing by his evening fire,</p> +<p>He saw some twigs in bundles stand,</p> +<p>Tied for the basket-maker's hand.</p> +<p>Taking up one: "My boys," says he,</p> +<p>"Which is the strongest, let me see;</p> +<p>He who this bundle breaks in twain,</p> +<p>The preference, and this prize shall gain,"</p> +<p>(Showing a pair of Sunday shoes.)</p> +<p>The rivals every effort use</p> +<p>In vain. Their utmost force when tried,</p> +<p>The father took the twigs untied,</p> +<p>And giving to them one by one,</p> +<p>The work immediately was done.</p> +<p>"Yon twigs," he says, "that broken lie,</p> +<p>This useful lesson may supply:</p> +<p>That those in amity who live,</p> +<p>And succor to each other give,</p> +<p>Double their forces to resist</p> +<p>Oppression, and their work assist."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_195" id="Page_195">[195]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="fig" id="fig"></a> +<img src="images/illus_197.png" width="400" height="285" alt="Illustration 197" title="The fig tree and the flowering shrub" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FIG TREE AND THE FLOWERING SHRUB.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Flowers</span> which many leaves display,</p> +<p class="b">In fruitless beauty fade away.</p> + +<p>Cries one of these, with saucy sneer,</p> +<p>To a plain fig-tree growing near,</p> +<p>"How comes it, honest friend, that thou</p> +<p>Dost in the spring no blossoms show?"</p> +<p>Says he, "I keep them out of view,</p> +<p>For fear I should resemble you,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_196" id="Page_196">[196]</a></span>And in the autumn nought produce</p> +<p class="b">Of permanence and solid use."</p> + +<p>Who soon and much essay to shine,</p> +<p>May dread a premature decline.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_198.png" width="400" height="265" alt="Illustration 198" title="May dread a premature decline" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_197" id="Page_197">[197]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="landlord" id="landlord"></a> +<img src="images/illus_199.png" width="400" height="304" alt="Illustration 199" title="The farmer and the landlord" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FARMER AND THE LANDLORD.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A farmer</span> of an honest fame,</p> +<p>One morning to his landlord came:</p> +<p>"Alas, my lord," he weeping said,</p> +<p>"Gored by my bull, your ox is dead.</p> +<p>What must be done?" "The case is plain,"</p> +<p>Replies the lord; "the creature slain,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_198" id="Page_198">[198]</a></span>The owner of the bull must pay;</p> +<p>Let it be done without delay."</p> +<p>"Heav'n give your worship long to live!</p> +<p>I hope you will a good one give,</p> +<p>For mine was good!" "How! your's, my friend?</p> +<p>Let me your story comprehend:</p> +<p>Your bull, you say, my ox has gored?"</p> +<p>"Forgive me the mistake, my lord,</p> +<p>In my confusion I have made;</p> +<p>Mine was the ox that must be paid;</p> +<p>But 'tis all one—what's just for me</p> +<p>The same must for your worship be:</p> +<p>I'll tell the steward what you say."</p> +<p>"Not yet—we'll think of it to-day.</p> +<p>Further inquiry must be had;</p> +<p>Perhaps your fences were but bad;</p> +<p>Perhaps—but come again to-morrow."</p> +<p>The honest laborer saw with sorrow,</p> +<p>That justice wears a different face,</p> +<p>When for themselves men put the case.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_199" id="Page_199">[199]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="monitor" id="monitor"></a> +<img src="images/illus_201.png" width="400" height="287" alt="Illustration 201" title="The school-boy and the monitor" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SCHOOL-BOY AND THE MONITOR.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">At</span> play on Thames's verdant side</p> +<p>A school boy fell into the tide,</p> +<p>Where providentially there stood</p> +<p>A willow, bending o'er the flood.</p> +<p>Buoy'd on its branch, he floating lay,</p> +<p>The monitor pass'd by that way.</p> +<p>The lad entreats his life to save:</p> +<p>The Don replies with aspect grave,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_200" id="Page_200">[200]</a></span>"Sirrah, what business had you there?</p> +<p>How vain is all our watchful care!</p> +<p>You never heed a word we say;</p> +<p>Your disobedience you shall pay!"</p> +<p>"First," says the boy, "pray stretch your hand:</p> +<p class="b">I'll hear you when I come to land."</p> + +<p>This is for those, with vain parade</p> +<p>Who give advice, instead of aid.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_202.png" width="250" height="212" alt="Illustration 202" title="This is for those who give advice instead of aid" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_201" id="Page_201">[201]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="miller" id="miller"></a> +<img src="images/illus_203.png" width="400" height="269" alt="Illustration 203" title="The miller and his ass" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MILLER AND HIS ASS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A rustic</span> bringing to the fair</p> +<p>An ass, that he might show him there,</p> +<p>Sleek and well looking let him trot;</p> +<p>He followed with his son on foot.</p> +<p>The first they met upon the road,</p> +<p>At our pedestrians laugh'd loud,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_202" id="Page_202">[202]</a></span>"Look at those two legged asses," cried,</p> +<p>"Who trudge on foot when they might ride!"</p> +<p>The father with the hint complies:</p> +<p>Makes the boy mount. Now other cries</p> +<p>Assail their ears; by graybeards blam'd;</p> +<p>"Sirrah, you ought to be asham'd</p> +<p>To ride and let your father walk!"</p> +<p>Again he listened to their talk.</p> +<p>The sire got up, the youth got down;</p> +<p>When passing through a country town,</p> +<p>At every door the mothers said,</p> +<p>"A murrain light on thy old head!</p> +<p>Hast thou no bowels for thy kind?</p> +<p>At least take up the lad behind."</p> +<p>This done they next were thus address'd:</p> +<p>"Two lubbers on a little beast?</p> +<p>They fitter are to carry him!"</p> +<p>Complying with this senseless whim,</p> +<p>Upon a pole his feet in air,</p> +<p>The ass they on their shoulders bear.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_203" id="Page_203">[203]</a></span>Now laughing shouts spread far and wide.</p> +<p>The ass's ligatures untied,</p> +<p>"Proceed, my son," then said the man:</p> +<p>"To please the world, do all we can,</p> +<p>Since 'tis impossible, you see,</p> +<p>To please ourselves content we'll be."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 350px;"> +<img src="images/illus_205.png" width="350" height="216" alt="Illustration 205" title="To please ourselves content we'll be" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_204" id="Page_204">[204]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="dreamer" id="dreamer"></a> +<img src="images/illus_206.png" width="400" height="281" alt="Illustration 206" title="The dreamer and his son" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE DREAMER AND HIS SON.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Mortals</span> bring down upon their head</p> +<p class="b">The very miseries most they dread.</p> + +<p>The only son of a rich knight</p> +<p>In hunting daily took delight.</p> +<p>The father living in alarm,</p> +<p>Lest he should come to any harm,</p> +<p>Dream'd that he saw him on the ground,</p> +<p>Rent with the lion's fatal wound.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_205" id="Page_205">[205]</a></span>The youth, allow'd to hunt no more,</p> +<p>Impatiently confinement bore.</p> +<p>Remarking, one unlucky day,</p> +<p>In the fine chamber where he lay,</p> +<p>A lion painted on the wall,</p> +<p>"Thou art," he cried, "the cause of all."</p> +<p>With idle rage the wall he struck,</p> +<p>And in his hand an iron stuck,</p> +<p>Which piercing bones and sinews through,</p> +<p>Fester'd and then a gangrene grew.</p> +<p>And thus the father's ill-tim'd care</p> +<p>Deprived him of his son and heir.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_207.png" width="200" height="179" alt="Illustration 207" title="Deprived him of his son and heir" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_206" id="Page_206">[206]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="death" id="death"></a> +<img src="images/illus_208.png" width="400" height="280" alt="Illustration 208" title="The old man and death" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE OLD MAN AND DEATH.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Though</span> life be welcome to the wise,</p> +<p>Death cannot take him by surprise;</p> +<p>Aware that every day and hour</p> +<p>He holds but at the tyrant's power,</p> +<p>That beauty, talents, worth, are vain.</p> +<p>A moment's respite to obtain.</p> +<p>Nothing more known, and yet how rare</p> +<p>It is with courage to prepare</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_207" id="Page_207">[207]</a></span>For this inevitable day!</p> +<p class="b">All hope a little more delay.</p> + +<p>One who had suffer'd many a year,</p> +<p>And to a century drew near,</p> +<p>At last complain'd, that unawares</p> +<p>Death came, unsettled his affairs:</p> +<p>"My will is not completely made;</p> +<p>A little time," he trembling said,</p> +<p>"A little longer let me live;</p> +<p>Some warning 'tis but fair to give!</p> +<p>My grandson is expected home;</p> +<p>At least pray, let the doctor come."</p> +<p>"Poor helpless driveller!" Death replied,</p> +<p>"Ten years ago thou should'st have died!</p> +<p>Thy friends, thy foes, thyself outliv'd:</p> +<p>Almost an age thou hast surviv'd:</p> +<p>Some who their day had scarce begun.</p> +<p>Others beneath their noon-tide sun—</p> +<p>Time's deepest lines engrave thy brow,</p> +<p>And dost thou hesitate to go?</p> +<p>Idiot, what warning would'st thou have?</p> +<p>One foot already in the grave:</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_208" id="Page_208">[208]</a></span>Sight, hearing, feeling, day by day,</p> +<p>Sunk gradual in a long decay.</p> +<p>I blame myself for my neglect;</p> +<p class="b">Thou'st not a moment to expect!"</p> + +<p>When failing nature warns, the sage</p> +<p>Sees death a refuge from old age;</p> +<p>And rising from life's lengthened feast,</p> +<p>Willing retires, a sated guest.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 350px;"> +<img src="images/illus_210.png" width="350" height="170" alt="Illustration 210" title="Willing retires a sated guest" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_209" id="Page_209">[209]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"><a name="painter" id="painter"></a> +<img src="images/illus_211.png" width="300" height="224" alt="Illustration 211" title="The painter" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE PAINTER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">When</span> candid critics deign to blame</p> +<p>Their index points the road to fame,</p> +<p>But when dull fools your works admire,</p> +<p class="b">Throw them at once into the fire.</p> + +<p>In Rome there dwelt, in days of yore,</p> +<p>A painter deep in graphic lore.</p> +<p>His touch was firm, his outline true,</p> +<p>And every rule full well he knew.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_210" id="Page_210">[210]</a></span>A Mars he painted, meant to show</p> +<p>How far his learned skill could go.</p> +<p>The work complete, he call'd a friend,</p> +<p>On whose good taste he could depend.</p> +<p>The friend was honest, spoke his thought,</p> +<p>And fairly pointed out the fault,</p> +<p>"That overwork'd in every part,</p> +<p>It show'd too much laborious art."</p> +<p>The painter argued for his rules,</p> +<p>And cited maxims from the schools;</p> +<p>Still the judicious critic held</p> +<p>The labor should be more conceal'd.</p> +<p>While they disputed on his stricture,</p> +<p>A coxcomb came to see the picture:</p> +<p>Entering, he cries, "Good heavens, how fine!</p> +<p>The piece, I swear, is quite divine!</p> +<p>The sword, the knot, the belt, the leather,</p> +<p>The steel, the gold, the silk, the feather,</p> +<p>Are perfect nature, all together!"</p> +<p>The painter, reddening with despite,</p> +<p>Whispers, "My friend, by Jove, you're right.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_211" id="Page_211">[211]</a></span>'Tis not enough our art to know,</p> +<p>Till less of it we learn to show;</p> +<p>My picture must be done again</p> +<p>I see, to please discerning men."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_213.png" width="400" height="332" alt="Illustration 213" title="My picture must be done again I see to please a discerning men" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_212" id="Page_212">[212]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="cobbler" id="cobbler"></a> +<img src="images/illus_214.png" width="400" height="279" alt="Illustration 214" title="The cobbler and the nabob" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE COBBLER AND THE NABOB.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A cobbler</span>, who had fix'd his stall</p> +<p>Against a nabob's palace wall,</p> +<p>Work'd merrily as others play,</p> +<p>And sung and whistled all the day.</p> +<p>A prey to many an anxious care,</p> +<p>Less merry was the lord, by far;</p> +<p>And often in the night he thought</p> +<p>It hard, sleep was not to be bought:</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_213" id="Page_213">[213]</a></span>And if tow'rds morn he got a doze,</p> +<p>The cobbler troubled his repose.</p> +<p>One day he bid the man attend—</p> +<p>And, "Well," says he, "my honest friend,</p> +<p>How is it that so well you thrive?</p> +<p>You seem the happiest man alive.</p> +<p>Pray, what may be the profit clear,</p> +<p>That you can earn within the year?"</p> +<p>"What in a twelvemonth I can earn,</p> +<p>My lord, was never my concern;</p> +<p>'Tis quite enough," the cobbler said,</p> +<p>"If I can gain my daily bread."</p> +<p>"Take then this note"—'twas twenty pound;</p> +<p>"But sing not with so shrill a sound,</p> +<p>Good man," the generous nabob cries,</p> +<p>"When early to your work you rise;</p> +<p>For then I want to close my eyes."</p> +<p>Delighted to his stall he went:</p> +<p>But now he first felt discontent;</p> +<p>All day he neither work'd nor ate,</p> +<p>For thinking of his happy fate.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_214" id="Page_214">[214]</a></span>At night, when he retir'd to bed,</p> +<p>He plac'd the note beneath his head.</p> +<p>But could not sleep a single wink,</p> +<p>What he should do with it, to think;</p> +<p>And every little noise he heard,</p> +<p>That folks were come to rob him, fear'd.</p> +<p>Living in constant dread to all,</p> +<p>Who did but look towards his stall,</p> +<p>So lean and sallow he was grown,</p> +<p>The man was hardly to be known.</p> +<p>At last he begg'd the lord to see:</p> +<p>"Take back your present, sir," said he,</p> +<p>"Riches, I find, are not for me.</p> +<p>To-morrow I my song renew;</p> +<p>Not less my gratitude to you:</p> +<p>And care henceforward I will take,</p> +<p>My chaunts your slumber do not break."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_216.png" width="200" height="196" alt="Illustration 216" title="My chaunts your slumber do not break" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_215" id="Page_215">[215]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="horserider" id="horserider"></a> +<img src="images/illus_217.png" width="400" height="263" alt="Illustration 217" title="The horse and his rider" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE HORSE AND HIS RIDER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A man</span> a palfrey long possess'd,</p> +<p>A quiet, serviceable beast;</p> +<p>Spavin'd, indeed, and somewhat blind,</p> +<p>But still his way he well could find;</p> +<p>And if he stumbled now and then,</p> +<p>Was soon upon his feet again.</p> +<p>In short, for many a year, the pack</p> +<p>Had borne him safely on his back.</p> +<p>Till riding out one fatal day,</p> +<p>He overheard some coxcombs say,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_216" id="Page_216">[216]</a></span>"For such a man, 'tis quite a shame,</p> +<p>To mount a horse old, blind, and lame."</p> +<p>"Aye," replied one, "I know a steed</p> +<p>Would nobly carry him indeed;</p> +<p>Young, vigorous, beautiful, and sound;</p> +<p>His like is nowhere to be found."</p> +<p>In evil hour an ear he lent,</p> +<p>To view this boasted courser went:</p> +<p>Unwary on his back he got,</p> +<p>And tried to put him on a trot;</p> +<p>He rear'd and plung'd, and leap'd about,</p> +<p>Till from his seat he shook him out,</p> +<p>Then kicking, pitch'd him o'er his head,</p> +<p>And laid him on the pavement dead.</p> +<p>The vicious creature left at large,</p> +<p>On all his fury would discharge;</p> +<p>This from behind his heels surprise,</p> +<p>Trod under foot, that sprawling lies:</p> +<p>Another, who would seize the reins,</p> +<p>Is bit and mangled for his pains.</p> +<p>But want of nourishment and rest</p> +<p>Will tame at last the fiercest beast;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_217" id="Page_217">[217]</a></span>And rage itself suspends its course,</p> +<p>Exhausted by its proper force.</p> +<p>Light'ning no more his eyes inspire,</p> +<p>No more his nostrils snorted fire;</p> +<p>At bay he stood, fatigu'd and lank,</p> +<p>With flagging ears, and beating flank.</p> +<p>An active jockey, stout and able,</p> +<p>Contracts to bring him to the stable;</p> +<p>Soothes, and his neck begins to pat,</p> +<p>And the corn rattles in his hat;</p> +<p>By hunger drawn, repell'd by fear,</p> +<p>The courser neighs, retires, comes near;</p> +<p>Lur'd with the smell, begins to eat.</p> +<p>The jockey vaulted in the seat:</p> +<p>With vigorous hand the bridle plied,</p> +<p>And stuck the rowels in his side.</p> +<p>Some bounds and curvets still he made,</p> +<p>But soon submissively obey'd.</p> +<p>The horseman who such skill had shown,</p> +<p>Resolv'd to keep him for his own:</p> +<p>Aware that constant work alone</p> +<p>Can keep this wicked spirit down</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_218" id="Page_218">[218]</a></span>He night and day is on his back,</p> +<p>To lead him to some new attack,</p> +<p>No road is safe, nor far nor near,</p> +<p>This highwayman is every where.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_220.png" width="300" height="309" alt="Illustration 220" title="This highwayman is every where" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_219" id="Page_219">[219]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"><a name="minister" id="minister"></a> +<img src="images/illus_221.png" width="300" height="230" alt="Illustration 221" title="The good minister" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE GOOD MINISTER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">An</span> honest minister disgrac'd,</p> +<p>(Such are not easily replac'd,)</p> +<p>Found the sweet leisure in his fields,</p> +<p>To virtuous minds retirement yields.</p> +<p>The king, who had his foes believ'd,</p> +<p>The loss of him ere long perceiv'd.</p> +<p>To bring him back again intent,</p> +<p>To his retreat alone he went:</p> +<p>"My friend, you must return with me,"</p> +<p>He said, "your value now I see."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_220" id="Page_220">[220]</a></span>"Forgive me," the Recluse replied;</p> +<p>"Here I determine to abide.</p> +<p>By sad experience well I know,</p> +<p>Were I to court again to go,</p> +<p>And all my best endeavors do,</p> +<p>To serve my country, sir, and you,</p> +<p>Art and intrigue so much prevail,</p> +<p>Again I certainly should fail;</p> +<p>Against your will and approbation,</p> +<p>And the good wishes of the nation,</p> +<p>You'd find yourself compell'd to yield,</p> +<p class="b">And I once more must quit the field."</p> + +<p>The honest man, who will not bend</p> +<p>To circumstance, or condescend</p> +<p>To pay his court to knave or fool,</p> +<p>Will never long a nation rule.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;"> +<img src="images/illus_222.png" width="200" height="141" alt="Illustration 222" title="Will never long a nation rule" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_221" id="Page_221">[221]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="swan" id="swan"></a> +<img src="images/illus_223.png" width="400" height="288" alt="Illustration 223" title="The swan and the cook" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SWAN AND THE COOK.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A man</span> once had a swan and goose</p> +<p class="indent">Among his birds and beasts.</p> +<p>The one was destined for a pet,</p> +<p class="indent">The other for a feast.</p> +<p>Sometimes you saw them sailing</p> +<p class="indent">Gracefully on the current, side by side,</p> +<p>Sometimes they played a game of tag,</p> +<p class="indent">Or plunged into the tide.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_222" id="Page_222">[222]</a></span>One day the master ordered</p> +<p class="indent">The cook to kill the goose,</p> +<p>And roast it for his dinner;</p> +<p class="indent">It was fat and fit for use.</p> +<p>But the cook had taken a drop too much,</p> +<p class="indent">And it had gone to his head;</p> +<p>So when he went out for the goose</p> +<p class="indent">He took the swan instead.</p> +<p>He seized the swan fast by the throat,</p> +<p class="indent">And would have kill'd it soon:</p> +<p>But the bird saw he was to die,</p> +<p class="indent">And he his throat did tune,</p> +<p>And warbled out his farewell lay.</p> +<p class="indent">The cook straight dropped his knife</p> +<p>In great surprise, "what! what!" cried he,</p> +<p class="indent">"Shall I take the life</p> +<p>Of a musical bird like this?</p> +<p class="indent">No, no! it must not be.</p> +<p class="indent">So to the garden he shall go back</p> +<p>And ne'er be kill'd by me."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_223" id="Page_223">[223]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="lynx" id="lynx"></a> +<img src="images/illus_225.png" width="400" height="275" alt="Illustration 225" title="The lynx and the mole" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE LYNX AND THE MOLE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A lynx</span> once met by chance a mole,</p> +<p>Just emerging from his hole.</p> +<p>The lynx with penetrating eye</p> +<p>The beauties of the place did spy,</p> +<p>And asked the mole to take a share</p> +<p>In the fine prospect, rich and rare.</p> +<p>"I've seldom found so good a place.</p> +<p>From this small hill you see a space</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_224" id="Page_224">[224]</a></span>Extended far beneath your view,</p> +<p>I like it much; pray do not you?</p> +<p>See now the sun begins to rise,</p> +<p>And with crimson tints the skies.</p> +<p>It spreads all round its genial heat,</p> +<p>And nature now enjoys a treat."</p> +<p>"Well, well!" the mole aloud did cry</p> +<p>"You may see this and more, but I</p> +<p>Can only now before me see,</p> +<p>A very heavy mist." "Truly,</p> +<p>Now," said the lynx, "I clearly see</p> +<p>The difference 'twixt you and me.</p> +<p>My eyes see with perception bright</p> +<p>While your's are always dark as night.</p> +<p>Go to your hold beneath the ground,</p> +<p>While I will range the forest round."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_226.png" width="300" height="225" alt="Illustration 226" title="While I will range the forest round" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_225" id="Page_225">[225]</a></span></p> + + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="oldcat" id="oldcat"></a> +<img src="images/illus_227.png" width="400" height="282" alt="Illustration 227" title="The old cat and the young mouse" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE OLD CAT AND THE YOUNG MOUSE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A young</span> mouse of little experience,</p> +<p>Thought to soften an old cat,</p> +<p>And besought her clemency,</p> +<p>By asking for his life at her expense.</p> +<p>Said he, "A mouse, or e'en a rat,</p> +<p>Is not a great charge on the house;</p> +<p>And I shall not starve out the host.</p> +<p>Besides I seldom quit my post,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_226" id="Page_226">[226]</a></span>And when I do a grain of corn</p> +<p>Has served me since I first was born.</p> +<p>Now I am thin, pray let me be,</p> +<p>I'll serve your children yet, you'll see."</p> +<p>Thus to the cat spoke the poor mouse.</p> +<p>The other answered, "You mistake,</p> +<p>When unto me this tone you take;</p> +<p>You might as well talk to the deaf,</p> +<p>As to so old a cat as I,</p> +<p>And through your tricks I spy,</p> +<p>Die! you can go and chatter to the fates,</p> +<p>My children will be fed on better cates."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Youth is sanguine, and hopes for all:</p> +<p>Old age is pitiless; so says our moral.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_228.png" width="250" height="144" alt="Illustration 228" title="Youth is sanguine, and hopes for all: old age is pitiless" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_227" id="Page_227">[227]</a></span></p> +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="friends" id="friends"></a> +<img src="images/illus_229.png" width="400" height="260" alt="Illustration 229" title="The two friends" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE TWO FRIENDS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Two</span> real friends lived in Monomotapa,</p> +<p>All that belonged to one was for the other,</p> +<p>And each was unto each a brother.</p> +<p>The people of that country, thus,</p> +<p>Make better friends than among us.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_228" id="Page_228">[228]</a></span>One night when fast asleep,</p> +<p class="indent">They each were sound reposing,</p> +<p>The eldest darted from his couch,</p> +<p class="indent">And stopped the other's dozing.</p> +<p>He runs to see his friend,</p> +<p>Awakes the slaves, and in the end,</p> +<p>Even his friend is quite alarmed,</p> +<p>And goes to seek the other,</p> +<p>With sword and purse. "My brother,</p> +<p>What can the matter be?</p> +<p>Here I am armed, you see,</p> +<p>Ready with sword to fight for you,</p> +<p>And here is money ready too,</p> +<p>If you have lost in play.</p> +<p>You're even welcome to my handsome slave,</p> +<p>With jet black hair, and eyes so grave."</p> +<p>"No!" said the other, "I need naught,</p> +<p>But ere I slept to-night, I thought,</p> +<p>Being in a trance, that you were sad,</p> +<p>And as the thought nigh drove me mad,</p> +<p>I hurried to your tent,</p> +<p>And found you sleeping quite content."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_229" id="Page_229">[229]</a></span>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Which of the two best loved the other?</p> +<p>Here is a thing to ponder on.</p> +<p>A true friend is a precious thing,</p> +<p>And all to aid you he will bring,</p> +<p>But with excess of love the other</p> +<p>In dreams was thinking of his brother.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_231.png" width="400" height="223" alt="Illustration 231" title="In dreams was thinking of his brother" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_230" id="Page_230">[230]</a></span></p> +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="sickstag" id="sickstag"></a> +<img src="images/illus_232.png" width="400" height="279" alt="Illustration 232" title="The sick stag" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE SICK STAG.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">In</span> a land where stags are many,</p> +<p>One fell sick, and not any</p> +<p>Of all his friends, delayed to come,</p> +<p>To offer aid and consolation,</p> +<p>In his sorrowful situation.</p> +<p>Said he, "My friends, pray let me die</p> +<p>In the right way, nor shed such tears."</p> +<p>Not at all, the consolers,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_231" id="Page_231">[231]</a></span>With many a tear, and many a sigh,</p> +<p>Had come resolved by him to lie;</p> +<p>And when they left they helped themselves</p> +<p>Upon his lands, the greedy elves!</p> +<p>And drank from out his brook,</p> +<p>And every one of them such suppers took,</p> +<p>That when the stag revived,</p> +<p>He found his meals reduced;</p> +<p>So that while his friends had thrived,</p> +<p>He had to fast or die of hunger.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_233.png" width="250" height="256" alt="Illustration 233" title="He had to fast or die of hunger" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_232" id="Page_232">[232]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="forest" id="forest"></a> +<img src="images/illus_234.png" width="400" height="284" alt="Illustration 234" title="The forest and the woodman" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FOREST AND THE WOODMAN.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A woodman</span> had broken or misplaced</p> +<p>The wooden handle of his axe,</p> +<p>This loss could not be well replaced.</p> +<p>So master woodman humbly prayed</p> +<p>From all the trees a single branch,</p> +<p>And promised to go elsewhere when he made</p> +<p>Again his livelihood,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_233" id="Page_233">[233]</a></span>And he would touch nor oak nor pine.</p> +<p>The trees which were all very good</p> +<p>Furnished for him new arms,</p> +<p>And soon commenced all their alarms,</p> +<p>And their regret. The axe was mended.</p> +<p>And his repentance all was ended.</p> +<p>The miserable wretch but used it,</p> +<p>E'en as he had before abused it,</p> +<p>By felling down the forest trees,</p> +<p>Which groaned in spirit, and which died,</p> +<p>By arms they had themselves supplied.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>This is the way the world goes on,</p> +<p>We use our benefits against our benefactors:</p> +<p>I am tired of speaking thereupon,</p> +<p>Till we obtain our wants, we are good actors.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 138px;"> +<img src="images/illus_235.png" width="138" height="151" alt="Illustration 235" title="Till we obtain our wants, we are good actors" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_234" id="Page_234">[234]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="elephant" id="elephant"></a> +<img src="images/illus_236.png" width="400" height="278" alt="Illustration 236" title="The elephant and the monkey of Jupiter" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE ELEPHANT AND THE MONKEY OF JUPITER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Formerly</span> the elephant and the rhinoceros</p> +<p>Disputing on the light of empire</p> +<p>Resolved to end the combat thus—</p> +<p>By fighting to their heart's desire.</p> +<p>The day was fixed, when it was heard,</p> +<p>That the monkey of Sire Jupiter</p> +<p>Had been seen in the air,</p> +<p>Poised on a cloud like any bird.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_235" id="Page_235">[235]</a></span>The elephant was quite convinced</p> +<p>That to arrange the new election,</p> +<p>An interest the god evinced,</p> +<p>And felt for him a great affection,</p> +<p>He went to see the monkey's highness,</p> +<p>Expecting him to speak about the fight,</p> +<p>But not a word said monkey.</p> +<p>At this sight,</p> +<p>The elephant perceived that he must speak himself,</p> +<p>And so began: "Sire Jupiter," said he,</p> +<p>"Between rhinoceros and me will see</p> +<p>A royal combat of legation;</p> +<p>A tournament for all the nation.</p> +<p>I suppose you have already heard</p> +<p>This news!" Said monkey, "Not a word."</p> +<p>The elephant ashamed, and quite surprised,</p> +<p>Looked on the monkey with astonished eyes.</p> +<p>Said monkey, "In celestial place,</p> +<p>A fly or leopard are of equal race."</p> +<p>"Was it not then because of us,"</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_236" id="Page_236">[236]</a></span>Said elephant, "that you descended?"</p> +<p>"Nay," said the monkey, quite offended.</p> +<p>"I left the heavens to share a grain of corn</p> +<p>Among some ants, nor knew that you were born.</p> +<p>We have the care of mortal things;</p> +<p>But all are equals in our eyes,</p> +<p>And at your talk I feel surprise."</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_238.png" width="250" height="206" alt="Illustration 238" title="And at your talk I feel surprise" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_237" id="Page_237">[237]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="woodcutter" id="woodcutter"></a> +<img src="images/illus_239.png" width="400" height="277" alt="Illustration 239" title="The woodcutter and death" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE WOODCUTTER AND DEATH.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A woodman</span> was toiling, all covered with dust,</p> +<p>But reach home with his faggot ere night he must,</p> +<p>Panting and weary he walks quite slow,</p> +<p>How to get home he does not know.</p> +<p>At last quite exhausted with toil and trouble,</p> +<p>With the weight of the burden and his years, bent double.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_238" id="Page_238">[238]</a></span>He puts down his faggot, and thinks of his pains,</p> +<p>What is his work, and what are his gains,</p> +<p>How since he came into this weary world,</p> +<p>By the wheels of blind fortune around he's been twirled.</p> +<p>Was he not poor, a wood cutter, at best,</p> +<p>Oft without bread, always without rest.</p> +<p>He thinks of his wife, his children, his taxes,</p> +<p>At last quite warm with the subject he waxes.</p> +<p>He calls on death; who comes without delay,</p> +<p>The woodman, in terror, knows not what to say.</p> +<p>Death asks what to do the man wishes he should.</p> +<p>"Oh, help me," he said, "with this faggot of wood.</p> +<p>My poor bones ache, and my limbs they crack.</p> +<p>So help me to put it upon my back."</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_239" id="Page_239">[239]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="rat" id="rat"></a> +<img src="images/illus_241.png" width="400" height="270" alt="Illustration 241" title="The rat and the oyster" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE RAT AND THE OYSTER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A rat</span> who lived in the field,</p> +<p class="indent">A rat of little wit,</p> +<p>Once grew tired of his father's house,</p> +<p class="indent">And quietly left it.</p> +<p>He left the field, the grain and wheat,</p> +<p class="indent">Set out to travel, left his hole,</p> +<p>And just as soon as he was out,</p> +<p class="indent">"How large and spacious on the whole</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_240" id="Page_240">[240]</a></span>Is this great country spread about.</p> +<p>Here are the Apeninnes, and there Caucasus."</p> +<p>The smallest mole hill is a mountain.</p> +<p>At the end of some days our traveller arrives</p> +<p>At a certain canton where every oyster thrives,</p> +<p>And our famed traveller turned very pale,</p> +<p>Thinking he saw great vessels setting sail</p> +<p>"Mercy," said he, "My father was a dunce,</p> +<p>He did not dare to travel even once,</p> +<p>While I have seen already,</p> +<p>The maritime empire,</p> +<p>And travelled to my heart's desire."</p> +<p>From a certain learn'd man,</p> +<p>The rat had heard of such things,</p> +<p>And thinks he has seen all he can.</p> +<p>Among the many oysters closed,</p> +<p>There was one open, which reposed,</p> +<p>Mouth gaping, in the sun,</p> +<p>The learned, travelled man,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_241" id="Page_241">[241]</a></span>The rat, approached, thinking to make</p> +<p>An excellent repast, and began to take</p> +<p>A bite at the fine oyster, plump and fat,</p> +<p>Whereupon closing on our rat,</p> +<p>The oyster caught him tight</p> +<p>And held him with all its might.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>This fable goes to show,</p> +<p>That those mistake,</p> +<p>Who think that all they know:</p> +<p>When knowing nothing of the world,</p> +<p>Their giddy brain is quickly whirled.</p> +<p>And hence this moral let us make,</p> +<p>That he is caught, who thinks to take.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 240px;"> +<img src="images/illus_243.png" width="240" height="255" alt="Illustration 243" title="That he is caught, who thinks to take" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_242" id="Page_242">[242]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="physicians" id="physicians"></a> +<img src="images/illus_244.png" width="400" height="278" alt="Illustration 244" title="The physicians" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE PHYSICIANS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Dr. So-much-the-worse</span> went out to see</p> +<p>A patient sick as one could be.</p> +<p>His brother So-much-the-better,</p> +<p>Having received an urgent letter,</p> +<p>Came also the sick man to visit.</p> +<p>So-much-the-worse declared he'd die,</p> +<p>So-much-the-better asked him why.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_243" id="Page_243">[243]</a></span>And while their plans they thus discourse,</p> +<p>The sick man died, <i>so much the worse</i>!</p> +<p>So-much-the-better now declared,</p> +<p>That if the sick man had not despaired,</p> +<p>He would have lived. So-much-the-worse</p> +<p>Said, "I was right, agree with me,</p> +<p>Our patient's dead, as you can see."</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>There's wisdom in the saying, by my troth,</p> +<p>Too many cooks will spoil the broth.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"> +<img src="images/illus_245.png" width="400" height="290" alt="Illustration 245" title="To many cooks will spoil the broth" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_244" id="Page_244">[244]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="mountain" id="mountain"></a> +<img src="images/illus_246.png" width="400" height="263" alt="Illustration 246" title="The mountain in labor" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MOUNTAIN IN LABOR.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A mountain</span> thought to be in labor,</p> +<p>Made such a horrid noise,</p> +<p>That round it each stranger came and neighbor,</p> +<p>Thinking the end of all this noise would be</p> +<p>A city, quite as large as three.</p> +<p>Having drawn all the province round,</p> +<p>The mountain from a little mound,</p> +<p>Let out a mouse.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_245" id="Page_245">[245]</a></span>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>When I think upon this fable,</p> +<p>Of which the narration is false,</p> +<p>And the sense true;</p> +<p>It puts me much in mind</p> +<p>Of authors not a few,</p> +<p>Who boast that they are able</p> +<p>To write on any subject as they please,</p> +<p>And after all—do nothing.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_247.png" width="250" height="227" alt="Illustration 247" title="And after all—do nothing" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_246" id="Page_246">[246]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="woman" id="woman"></a> +<img src="images/illus_248.png" width="400" height="278" alt="Illustration 248" title="The cat metamorphosed into a woman" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE CAT METAMORPHOSED INTO A WOMAN.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A man</span> was passionately fond of his cat,</p> +<p>He thought she was pretty, and sleek, and all that;</p> +<p>And she purred in the softest tone,</p> +<p>He wished to make her his own.</p> +<p>This man by prayers, by tears,</p> +<p class="indent">By sorcery and charms,</p> +<p>Changed pussy to a woman fair,</p> +<p class="indent">And took her in his arms.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_247" id="Page_247">[247]</a></span>But in the wainscot soon a rat</p> +<p class="indent">Made itself manifest,</p> +<p>And very soon the pussy cat,</p> +<p class="indent">Could still no longer rest.</p> +<p>Her foolish husband who believed</p> +<p class="indent">That nothing had of cat remained,</p> +<p>And as his wife had her received—</p> +<p class="indent">Was, now, I warrant, somewhat pained.</p> +<p>Next time the vermin came,</p> +<p>Pussy was surer of her game—</p> +<p class="indent">For having changed her face,</p> +<p>The mice not frightened,</p> +<p class="indent">Did not change their pace—</p> +<p>And the astonished spouse</p> +<p class="indent">Was very glad—</p> +<p>To change her back—</p> +<p class="indent">And was no more cat-mad.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>What in the bone is born,</p> +<p class="indent">Will in the flesh remain,</p> +<p>Both night and morn,</p> +<p class="indent">And ne'er come out again.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_248" id="Page_248">[248]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="frograt" id="frograt"></a> +<img src="images/illus_250.png" width="400" height="271" alt="Illustration 250" title="The frog and the rat" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE FROG AND THE RAT.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">He</span> who another thinks to injure,</p> +<p class="b">May in the end destroy himself.</p> + +<p>A rat who fed exceeding well,</p> +<p>Was by a frog invited out to dine;</p> +<p>"The voyage," said froggy, "will be quickly made,</p> +<p>If you will tie your foot to mine."</p> +<p>Frog vaunted the delight of bathing,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_249" id="Page_249">[249]</a></span>Praised the varieties they'd met upon the way,</p> +<p>And when the rat consented to be tied,</p> +<p>Attempted to bear him away.</p> +<p>The rat half drowned resisted all he could.</p> +<p>The frog, imaged the dinner he would make;</p> +<p>Suddenly, flying from a neighboring wood,</p> +<p>A hawk appeared, and quickly did he take</p> +<p>Both of the combatants up in his bill,</p> +<p>Before they e'en had time to make their will;</p> +<p>And quite delighted did the greedy sinner</p> +<p>Make off of fish and flesh a hearty dinner.</p> +<p>For in the hawk's dominions, fast days</p> +<p>Are never kept.</p> +<p>Now if the frog had acted as he ought,</p> +<p>And had not tried to dine off the poor rat,</p> +<p>They would not both have perished,</p> +<p>To make fat,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_250" id="Page_250">[250]</a></span>A pampered hawk;</p> +<p>And master rat,</p> +<p>Had he not been so curious about</p> +<p>Aquatic government,</p> +<p>Had from the scrape got safely out.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>A scheme or a conspiracy,</p> +<p>Be it all plotted well</p> +<p>As safe, 'twould seem as it could be,</p> +<p>And sure of all success,</p> +<p>May, none the less,</p> +<p>Entirely fail,</p> +<p>And grand conspirators,</p> +<p>And all bewail,</p> +<p>The day that set them scheming.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_252.png" width="250" height="197" alt="Illustration 252" title="The day that set them scheming" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_251" id="Page_251">[251]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="lionfly" id="lionfly"></a> +<img src="images/illus_253.png" width="400" height="255" alt="Illustration 253" title="The lion and the fly" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE LION AND THE FLY.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A lion</span> by a gad-fly worried,</p> +<p>Half maddened by his sting,</p> +<p>Exclaimed, "Be off, vile fly—</p> +<p>Mean, pitiful, base thing!"</p> +<p>After the fly had ended his repast,</p> +<p>Fully exhausted feels the beast at last,</p> +<p>And roared so that he shook the earth,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_252" id="Page_252">[252]</a></span>While the victorious fly</p> +<p>Met in the spider's web his destiny.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Two morals draw I from this tale:</p> +<p class="indent">First, We should fear the smallest enemy;</p> +<p>And second, We may escape great perils,</p> +<p class="indent">And from a trifling cause may die.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_254.png" width="300" height="195" alt="Illustration 254" title="And from a trifling cause may die" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_253" id="Page_253">[253]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="mules" id="mules"></a> +<img src="images/illus_255.png" width="400" height="273" alt="Illustration 255" title="The two mules" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE TWO MULES.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Two</span> mules went travelling on their way,</p> +<p class="indent">One with a sack of corn;</p> +<p>The other with gold and bells so gay,</p> +<p class="indent">Most gaily tripped along.</p> +<p>Proud of so rich a load,</p> +<p class="indent">He kept the bells a ringing—</p> +<p>And was so proud, had he known how</p> +<p class="indent">He would have commenced singing.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_254" id="Page_254">[254]</a></span>Soon some robbers rude appeared,</p> +<p class="indent">Who stopped this mule upon his road,</p> +<p>And very soon they had him cleared</p> +<p class="indent">Of all his weight of precious gold.</p> +<p>Falling beneath their blows, "I die,"</p> +<p class="indent">The expiring trotter cried,</p> +<p>"Had you been," said the other,</p> +<p class="b indent">"Low as I, you would not thus have died."</p> + +<p>Be moderate when you are high,</p> +<p>Nor glory o'er the passers by.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_256.png" width="300" height="245" alt="Illustration 256" title="Nor glory over the passers by" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_255" id="Page_255">[255]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="jupiter" id="jupiter"></a> +<img src="images/illus_257.png" width="400" height="242" alt="Illustration 257" title="Jupiter and the farmer" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">JUPITER AND THE FARMER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">Jupiter</span> had a farm to let,</p> +<p>Mercury advertised it, and people came,</p> +<p>Made offers, listened, all the same,</p> +<p>Made some objection.</p> +<p>One declared the land</p> +<p>Was rough and dry,</p> +<p>And full of sand.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_256" id="Page_256">[256]</a></span>One had this reason, one had that,</p> +<p>Until at last a man appeared,</p> +<p>Who said he'd try to farm it, agreed that</p> +<p class="b">He might have any weather that he chose.</p> + +<p>Behold! as soon as he but yawns, it blows</p> +<p>Or rains, or is quite clear.</p> +<p>His neighbors, even the most near,</p> +<p>Are not affected by these changes.</p> +<p>In usual route, their weather ranges;</p> +<p>They have good crops,</p> +<p>But he had none.</p> +<p>At last when tired, he began</p> +<p>Complaining unto Jupiter.</p> +<p>The next year the same thing,</p> +<p>Changes of weather he can bring—</p> +<p>And the neighbors no more</p> +<p>Than the Americans,</p> +<p>Are troubled by the farming</p> +<p>Of his lands.</p> +<p>At last tired out, with all his strife in vain,</p> +<p>He yields his power to the God of rain;</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_257" id="Page_257">[257]</a></span>Acknowledging, that all along</p> +<p>The god did right,</p> +<p>And he did wrong.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>Let us conclude that Providence</p> +<p>For man ordains much better than we can.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 350px;"> +<img src="images/illus_259.png" width="350" height="263" alt="Illustration 259" title="For man ordains much better than we can" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_258" id="Page_258">[258]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="cockcat" id="cockcat"></a> +<img src="images/illus_260.png" width="400" height="286" alt="Illustration 260" title="The cock, the cat, and the little mouse" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE COCK, THE CAT, AND THE LITTLE MOUSE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A young</span> mouse, who had nothing seen,</p> +<p>Was nearly caught; You shall hear how</p> +<p>He told his mother the adventure—</p> +<p>He said, "Pray, listen, now:</p> +<p>I started out to frolic at a venture,</p> +<p>When two fine animals appeared</p> +<p>Before my eyes,</p> +<p>And filled me with surprise.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_259" id="Page_259">[259]</a></span>One was soft, benign, and sweet,</p> +<p>The other, turbulent, and full of inquietude,</p> +<p>Had a loud voice, piercing and rude,</p> +<p>And on his head a piece of flesh.</p> +<p>A sort of arm raised him up in the air,</p> +<p>As though to fly out of a mesh—</p> +<p>His tail was spread out like a fan."</p> +<p>Now it was a cock of which our little mouse,</p> +<p>Made to his mother this fine picture,</p> +<p>Describing him like an enthusiast.</p> +<p>"He beat," said he, "his flanks,</p> +<p>With his two arms,</p> +<p>Making such a noise and such a din,</p> +<p>That, frightened half to death,</p> +<p>I hurried in.</p> +<p>Although I pique myself upon my courage</p> +<p>And heartily I cursed him in my heart,</p> +<p>For but for him, I'd taken part,</p> +<p>In conversation with the gentle creature,</p> +<p>Who my advances would encourage.</p> +<p>She is velvety, like us, with a long tail,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_260" id="Page_260">[260]</a></span>A modest look, and sparkling eyes,</p> +<p>And is much like a rat. She spies</p> +<p>The objects round her. I turned pale</p> +<p>On hearing the other creature's din,</p> +<p>Or else I should have asked her in."</p> +<p>"My child," said the mother, "this last was a cat,</p> +<p>An enemy of every mouse and rat.</p> +<p>The other a cock, whom do not fear,</p> +<p class="b">Perhaps we may dine on him here."</p> + +<p>Take care, whatever they may seem,</p> +<p>Of judging people by their mien.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_262.png" width="300" height="226" alt="Illustration 262" title="Of judging people by their mien" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_261" id="Page_261">[261]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 346px;"><a name="monkey" id="monkey"></a> +<img src="images/illus_263.png" width="346" height="245" alt="Illustration 263" title="The monkey" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE MONKEY.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">The</span> animals, on the death of the lion,</p> +<p class="indent">During his life, prince of the country,</p> +<p>Resolved to elect a king to try on</p> +<p class="indent">The regal crown, and chose a monkey.</p> +<p>Because after the animals had all</p> +<p>Tried on the regal crown, or let it fall,</p> +<p>Because their heads were all too big,</p> +<p>Or too small, too horned, or too thick,</p> +<p>The monkey slipped through it;</p> +<p>And with it cut up many a trick,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_262" id="Page_262">[262]</a></span>Which they all thought refined,</p> +<p>And chose him with one mind.</p> +<p>Only the fox regretted the election,</p> +<p>And swore to reign in his defection.</p> +<p>He came and made his compliment;</p> +<p>"Sire," said he, "I know a treasure meant</p> +<p>For your high majesty. I will show</p> +<p>The spot where it lies hid."</p> +<p>The monkey went at Reynard's bid—</p> +<p>And was caught in a trap.</p> +<p>The fox exclaimed,</p> +<p>"How do you think to govern us,</p> +<p>When, after all, with all your fuss,</p> +<p>You cannot well, do what you may,</p> +<p>Keep e'en yourself out of harm's way."</p> +<p>The animals agreed,</p> +<p>That royal power suits very few indeed.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_264.png" width="300" height="213" alt="Illustration 264" title="That royal power suits very few indeed" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_263" id="Page_263">[263]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="horseass" id="horseass"></a> +<img src="images/illus_265.png" width="400" height="268" alt="Illustration 265" title="The horse and the ass" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE HORSE AND THE ASS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">An</span> ass accompanied by a horse uncourteous,</p> +<p>Who only had his harness on his back;</p> +<p>And the poor jackass staggered</p> +<p>'Neath the load of vegetable and a pack;</p> +<p>He begged the horse to help him,</p> +<p>If he could—</p> +<p>But not a single bit,</p> +<p>The other would.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_264" id="Page_264">[264]</a></span>"I ask," said the poor beast,</p> +<p>"A little pity—</p> +<p>Help me at least,</p> +<p>To reach the city."</p> +<p>The horse refused,</p> +<p>And got his due,</p> +<p>For the ass died.</p> +<p>The farmer's man</p> +<p>Stripped off the skin of honest Ben,</p> +<p>And made the horse, whom they espied,</p> +<p>Drag on the skin and the cart beside.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>'Tis wise to lend our aid</p> +<p class="indent">To others in distress,</p> +<p>We often thus are made</p> +<p class="indent">The means of happiness.</p> +<p>The churlish, unkind man</p> +<p class="indent">His neighbor's death may cause,</p> +<p>And have to help his family,</p> +<p class="indent">Through taxes and the laws.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_265" id="Page_265">[265]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="astrologer" id="astrologer"></a> +<img src="images/illus_267.png" width="400" height="269" alt="Illustration 267" title="The astrologer who fell into a well" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE ASTROLOGER WHO FELL INTO A WELL.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">An</span> astrologer, of high ambition,</p> +<p>While star-gazing fell down</p> +<p>Into a well. "Sage gentleman,"</p> +<p>Remarked the people of the town,</p> +<p>"How did you think to read the stars, old man,</p> +<p>When you cannot preserve your own position."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_266" id="Page_266">[266]</a></span>This adventure in itself, without going further,</p> +<p>Might serve as a lesson, to most of mankind,</p> +<p>For of us mortals, a certain part inclines,</p> +<p>To the belief, that, with the help of mind,</p> +<p>The book of Destiny may easily be read,</p> +<p>But this book, by Homer and his disciples sung,</p> +<p>What is it called but <i>Chance</i>, by ancients,</p> +<p>And by us Christians named Providence instead.</p> +<p>Now in Chance there can no science be,</p> +<p>Or why should it be called by them <i>Chance</i>—</p> +<p>And things uncertain, who knows in advance?</p> +<p>If all depends upon the fixed decree,</p> +<p>Of Him who does all things, and nothing does unwisely.</p> +<p>How should we read his will,</p> +<p>And know that which from us he would conceal?</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_267" id="Page_267">[267]</a></span>Wherefore watch the stars so nicely,</p> +<p>To know how to avoid inevitable woe;</p> +<p>Or how, in future times, our fate will go;</p> +<p>To make us, in the midst of pleasure, sad,</p> +<p>Or with predicted evil, drive us mad,</p> +<p>Convert all blessings into curses dire?</p> +<p>Is this the knowledge to which we aspire,</p> +<p>Is it an error or a crime thus to believe</p> +<p>That future destiny can thus be known?</p> +<p>In place of star-gazing above our head,</p> +<p>Let us confide ourselves to the Great One.</p> +<p>The firmament exists, the stars go on their way,</p> +<p>And the sun shines upon us every day;</p> +<p>And every day, the day is lost in night,</p> +<p>Without our knowing aught else from the sight.</p> +<p>That the seasons come, the crops are ripe,</p> +<p>And in what wood we should look out for snipe,</p> +<p>And some few other things, but for the change</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_268" id="Page_268">[268]</a></span>Of day to night, by which the world doth range,</p> +<p>It has not aught to do with Destiny.</p> +<p>Quacks, and ye compilers of horoscopes,</p> +<p>Quit all the courts of princes in Europe,</p> +<p class="b">And take with you all mischief makers</p> + +<p>You deserve belief no more than they do.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>This astrologer in the well,</p> +<p>Resembles all of his false art,</p> +<p>Who while they are in danger, dream</p> +<p>That in the stars, they read the happiest theme.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 132px;"> +<img src="images/illus_270.png" width="132" height="135" alt="Illustration 270" title="That in the stars they read the happiest times" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_269" id="Page_269">[269]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="animals" id="animals"></a> +<img src="images/illus_271.png" width="400" height="270" alt="Illustration 271" title="The animals sick with the plague" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE ANIMALS SICK WITH THE PLAGUE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A scourge</span> which spread terror,</p> +<p>Invented by heaven to punish earth—</p> +<p>The plague (if to name it be no error)</p> +<p>Was making every animal</p> +<p>To curse his birth.</p> +<p>In one day it might have enriched Acheron,</p> +<p>And upon beasts made busy war.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_270" id="Page_270">[270]</a></span>Amongst them all there was not one,</p> +<p>But, sick and ailing, was complaining sore;</p> +<p>All did not die, but each was ill—</p> +<p>Not one strove now to eat his fill,</p> +<p>No meat excited them to taste,</p> +<p>Nor did the wolves again lay waste,</p> +<p>The innocent prey.</p> +<p>Even the doves fled from each other,</p> +<p>And cooed no more the live-long day.</p> +<p>The lion held war counsel—"My brother,"</p> +<p>Said he, addressing each in turn,</p> +<p>"I think that heaven hath allowed</p> +<p>This punishment on us to fall</p> +<p>For the sins we have disavowed.</p> +<p>Now I for one will confess all,</p> +<p>And let him who is most to blame,</p> +<p>Be slaughtered in the others' name.</p> +<p>Perhaps he may obtain a common cure,</p> +<p>For history tells us that in like cases,</p> +<p>The guilty die in others' places;</p> +<p>Let us not then be false to Nature,</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_271" id="Page_271">[271]</a></span>Let us confess our faults—in fine</p> +<p>I will the first acknowledge mine;</p> +<p>And I avow, that oft I keep</p> +<p>A serious tax on harmless sheep.</p> +<p>What had they done,</p> +<p>In naught offended—</p> +<p>Yet I their quiet lives have ended.</p> +<p>Sometimes, with sorrow be it heard,</p> +<p>I e'en have eaten the shepherd,</p> +<p>And I acknowledge all—</p> +<p>And I will die like a quiet bird—</p> +<p>If my death keep you from your fall.</p> +<p>It must be hoped now in all justice,</p> +<p>That he who is most guilty perish."</p> +<p>"Sire," said the fox, "you are too good a king</p> +<p>To die for any trivial thing;</p> +<p>Your simples are too nice.</p> +<p>Eat sheep, and why not?</p> +<p>Is it a sin? is it a vice?</p> +<p>No, sire, you did them honor;</p> +<p>And as for shepherds, I desire,</p> +<p>That over us their false empire</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_272" id="Page_272">[272]</a></span>Should cease, and we have all we want</p> +<p>Of sheep and fleece."</p> +<p>So said the fox, flatterers applaud,</p> +<p>The tiger, bear, and other powers they laud,</p> +<p>Even for their most violent offence.</p> +<p>All quarrelsome people,</p> +<p>Down to the mastiffs,</p> +<p>Were little saints.</p> +<p>But when the donkey's turn came on,</p> +<p>They heard him with many ifs.</p> +<p>He said, "I now remember</p> +<p>That by a monk's garden passing,</p> +<p>(It was late in December,</p> +<p>And my strength soon faints,)</p> +<p>I ate a leaf of some dry plant,</p> +<p>And e'en now I with terror pant."</p> +<p>They seized upon him and devoured,</p> +<p>And said he was the cause</p> +<p class="b">Of heaven's anger being lowered.</p> + +<p>With interested judges, <i>right</i></p> +<p>Is always on the side of <i>might</i>.</p> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_273" id="Page_273">[273]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="candle" id="candle"></a> +<img src="images/illus_275.png" width="400" height="287" alt="Illustration 275" title="The candle" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE CANDLE.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">It</span> was in the home of the Olympian gods,</p> +<p>That bees first lodged, 'tis said,</p> +<p>On Mount Hymettus; and thitherwards</p> +<p>Came zephyrs with light tread.</p> +<p>When from the hives, the honey,</p> +<p>Had all been taken out,</p> +<p>As there remained naught but wax,</p> +<p>Some candles were, for money,</p> +<p>Carefully made and sold in packs.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_274" id="Page_274">[274]</a></span>One of these candles on a certain day</p> +<p>Seeing that clay by fire was turned to brick,</p> +<p>Thought he could harden his body the same;</p> +<p>And getting near the fire to try the trick,</p> +<p>This new Empedocles to flame condemned</p> +<p>Soon found of his philosophy the end.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 166px;"> +<img src="images/illus_276.png" width="166" height="224" alt="Illustration 276" title="Soon found of his philosophy the end" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_275" id="Page_275">[275]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="hog" id="hog"></a> +<img src="images/illus_277.png" width="400" height="269" alt="Illustration 277" title="The hog, the goat, and the sheep" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE HOG, THE GOAT, AND THE SHEEP.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A goat</span>, a sheep, and a fat hog,</p> +<p>On the same cart were bound for the fair.</p> +<p>They lay as quietly as any log,</p> +<p>But were not seeking their amusement there.</p> +<p>They were to be sold, so says the story.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_276" id="Page_276">[276]</a></span>The carter, who his business knows,</p> +<p>Don't take them into town to see the <i>shows</i>.</p> +<p>Dame porker was inclined to squeal,</p> +<p>As though the butcher's knife she 'gan to feel.</p> +<p>Her grunts, and squeals, and cries</p> +<p>Were loud enough to deafen one,</p> +<p>The other animals more wise,</p> +<p>And better tempered, with surprise</p> +<p>Exclaimed, "have done!"</p> +<p>The carter to the porker turned,</p> +<p>"Where have you manners learned,</p> +<p>Why stun us all? Do you not see</p> +<p>That you're the noisiest of the three?</p> +<p>That sheep says not a word,</p> +<p>Nor can the young goat's voice be heard."</p> +<p>"But," said the hog, "they both are fools.</p> +<p>If like me they knew their fate,</p> +<p>They'd halloo out at greater rate,</p> +<p>The goat will only lose her milk,</p> +<p>The sheep his wool, but here, poor me,</p> +<p>I'm to be eaten, and know my destiny."</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_277" id="Page_277">[277]</a></span>The porker was quite right,</p> +<p>But hallooing with all her might,</p> +<p>Was all too late,</p> +<p>And could not alter her sad fate.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_279.png" width="300" height="188" alt="Illustration 279" title="And could not alter her sad fate" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_278" id="Page_278">[278]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="heron" id="heron"></a> +<img src="images/illus_280.png" width="400" height="288" alt="Illustration 280" title="The delicate heron" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE DELICATE HERON.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">By</span> the bank of a river,</p> +<p class="indent">A heron walked out,</p> +<p>And in it were sporting,</p> +<p class="b indent">Pike, mackerel and trout.</p> + +<p>Now these fish with great ease,</p> +<p class="indent">Our bird might have caught,</p> +<p>But I'll wait till I'm hungry</p> +<p class="b indent">The silly bird thought.</p> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_279" id="Page_279">[279]</a></span>At last came his appetite,</p> +<p class="indent">"Now I'll eat," the bird cries,</p> +<p>And some tench from the bottom,</p> +<p class="b indent">Just then he saw rise.</p> + +<p>"But these are not good enough</p> +<p class="indent">At this time of day,"</p> +<p>And he waited for better</p> +<p class="b indent">Till all swam away.</p> + +<p>At eve almost starved</p> +<p class="indent">When all other means fail,</p> +<p>He was right glad to sup</p> +<p class="indent">On a poor little snail.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_281.png" width="250" height="219" alt="Illustration 281" title="On a poor little snail" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_280" id="Page_280">[280]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="blackamoor" id="blackamoor"></a> +<img src="images/illus_282.png" width="400" height="283" alt="Illustration 282" title="The blackamoor and her mistress" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE BLACKAMOOR AND HER MISTRESS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A foolish</span> young lady,</p> +<p class="indent">Took one of her maids,</p> +<p>Who chanced to be black</p> +<p class="indent">As the ace of spades,</p> +<p>And said she'd have her washed white,</p> +<p class="indent">By the other maids;</p> +<p>She was put in a tub,</p> +<p class="indent">And with water and towels</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_281" id="Page_281">[281]</a></span>Her skin they did rub,</p> +<p class="indent">Through a long summer day till the night;</p> +<p>But the more they did rub her,</p> +<p class="indent">The blacker she got;</p> +<p>And while they did scrub her,</p> +<p class="indent">She mourned her hard lot.</p> +<p>So the maids threw away</p> +<p class="indent">All their labor and care,</p> +<p>And the mistress gave up</p> +<p class="indent">Her fine scheme in despair.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_283.png" width="250" height="269" alt="Illustration 283" title="Her fine scheme in despair" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_282" id="Page_282">[282]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="gardener" id="gardener"></a> +<img src="images/illus_284.png" width="400" height="269" alt="Illustration 284" title="The bear and the gardener" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE BEAR AND THE GARDENER.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A bear</span> and gardener,</p> +<p class="indent">Who mutually tired</p> +<p>Of solitary life,</p> +<p class="indent">And were inspired,</p> +<p>With a warm friendship for each other,</p> +<p>Promised to be to one another,</p> +<p>Excellent friends, and so they were.</p> +<p>As for the death of the poor man</p> +<p>I'll tell you how it happened,</p> +<p>If I can.</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_283" id="Page_283">[283]</a></span>The bear watching the gardener in his sleep—</p> +<p>Beholding on his head a fly,</p> +<p>And thinking it bad company,</p> +<p>Took up a stone and dropped it down,</p> +<p>Upon the fly 'tis true,</p> +<p>But broke the gardener's crown.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>To make our fortunes or to mend,</p> +<p>A most malignant enemy</p> +<p>Is better than a foolish friend.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;"> +<img src="images/illus_285.png" width="300" height="197" alt="Illustration 285" title="Is better than a foolish friend" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_284" id="Page_284">[284]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="vultures" id="vultures"></a> +<img src="images/illus_286.png" width="400" height="262" alt="Illustration 286" title="The vultures and the pigeons" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE VULTURES AND THE PIGEONS.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">The</span> wing'd inhabitants of air</p> +<p>Waged on a time a direful war.</p> +<p>Not those, in budding groves who sing,</p> +<p>To usher in the amorous spring;</p> +<p>Nor those, with Venus' car who fly</p> +<p>Through the light clouds and yielding sky</p> +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_285" id="Page_285">[285]</a></span>But the rapacious vulture brood,</p> +<p>With crooked beak that thirsts for blood,</p> +<p>And iron fangs. Their war, 'tis said,</p> +<p>For a dog's carrion corse was made.</p> +<p>Shrill shrieks resound from shore to shore;</p> +<p>The earth beneath is sanguin'd o'er;</p> +<p>Versed in the science to destroy,</p> +<p>Address and valor they employ.</p> +<p>'Twould take a hundred tongues to tell,</p> +<p>The heroes from the air who fell.</p> +<p>The dovecote race, a gentle nation,</p> +<p>Made offers of their mediation.</p> +<p>Prudent ambassadors are sent;</p> +<p>The vultures with the terms content,</p> +<p>Agree their guarantee to take,</p> +<p>And armistice and treaty make.</p> +<p>This kind desire to interfere,</p> +<p>Cost the poor peace-makers full dear.</p> +<p>To rapine bred, the ruthless crew,</p> +<p>Nor gratitude nor faith who knew,</p> +<p>On the defenceless pigeons fall,</p> +<p>And shortly had devoured them all.</p> +</div> + +<hr class="hr4" /> + +<h3><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_286" id="Page_286">[286]</a></span>MORAL.</h3> +<div class="ml"> +<p>When tyrants from their quarrels cease,</p> +<p>Some weaker neighbor pays their peace.</p> +<p>His safety in their warfare lies;</p> +<p>Their feuds, not he should compromise.</p> +<p>When Joseph, Frederick, and Kate,</p> +<p>Tired of unprofitable hate,</p> +<p>Their animosities would heel,</p> +<p>They swallowed Poland at a meal.</p> +</div> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 250px;"> +<img src="images/illus_288.png" width="250" height="225" alt="Illustration 288" title="They swallowed Poland at a meal" /> +</div> + +<hr /> + +<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_287" id="Page_287">[287]</a></span></p> + +<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;"><a name="bees" id="bees"></a> +<img src="images/illus_289.png" width="400" height="263" alt="Illustration 289" title="The bear and the bees" /> +</div> + +<h2><a href="#contents">THE BEAR AND THE BEES.</a></h2> + +<div class="ml"> +<p><span class="smcap">A bear</span> once rambled from his home,</p> +<p>Chanced through a garden trim to roam,</p> +<p>Where, 'neath the shelter of the trees,</p> +<p>The farmer had his hives of bees.</p> +<p>Bruin loved honey. 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