This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1873 Excerpt: ...his own knavery that he was eager to be gone. The king said, "In truth, sir Reynard, I am sorry we must part thus suddenly." But the fox replied, "There is no remedy, my lord; we ought not to be slow in fulfilling holy vows." Then the king commanded all the lords present, except the bear and the wolf, to attend Reynard ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1873 Excerpt: ...his own knavery that he was eager to be gone. The king said, "In truth, sir Reynard, I am sorry we must part thus suddenly." But the fox replied, "There is no remedy, my lord; we ought not to be slow in fulfilling holy vows." Then the king commanded all the lords present, except the bear and the wolf, to attend Reynard some part of his journey. Though he cut a very gallant figure, he was inwardly smiling at his own villany, while he affected the utmost demureness. For his enemies were now become his attendants, and the king, whom he had most grossly deceived with wicked lies, now also accompanied him like his familiar friend. After proceeding some way, the fox said, "I beseech your majesty, trouble yourself no farther; consult your ease and the safety of your royal person; for you have arrested two capital traitors, who, should they recover their liberty, the danger would be great." This said, he stood upon his hinder feet, and entreated the lordly beasts who were in his company once more to pray for him; after which he took leave of the king with an exceeding sad and heavy countenance. Then turning towards Kayward the hare, and Bellin the ram, with a smiling countenance, he said, "My best friends, must we part thus soon? Surely you will not leave me yet? With you I was never offended: your conversation is agreeable to me; for you are mild, loving, and courteous, religious withal, and full of wise counsel, just as I myself was when I led the life of a recluse. If you have a few green leaves and herbs, you are as well contented as with all the bread and fish in the world, for you are temperate and modest." Thus, with a profusion of the same flattering words, he enticed these two to accompany him. HE three friends journ...
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