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Page 26
... appeared again , and alighted on a branch near the jar by the side of his dear mate . There they conversed together in their bird language for some time , as plainly to me as if they had spoken good English . This , ' said he , is a ...
... appeared again , and alighted on a branch near the jar by the side of his dear mate . There they conversed together in their bird language for some time , as plainly to me as if they had spoken good English . This , ' said he , is a ...
Page 31
... appeared at the mouth of the jar with her bill full of the dried grass of which , the blue- bird's nest was made , which she threw out on the ground disdainfully . Back again she flew , and in an instant brought some more and threw it ...
... appeared at the mouth of the jar with her bill full of the dried grass of which , the blue- bird's nest was made , which she threw out on the ground disdainfully . Back again she flew , and in an instant brought some more and threw it ...
Page 53
... appeared the least vora- cious , or manifested the least desire for more than his share of the food , or an undue propor- tion of the delicacies . They were as moderate also in their drink , and received the cups that were presented to ...
... appeared the least vora- cious , or manifested the least desire for more than his share of the food , or an undue propor- tion of the delicacies . They were as moderate also in their drink , and received the cups that were presented to ...
Page 76
... appeared , according to his orders , to ac- company him in his excursion . The caliph stuck the box with the magic powder into his girdle , and having commanded his retinue to remain behind , he set off with only the grand 76 WHAT THE ...
... appeared , according to his orders , to ac- company him in his excursion . The caliph stuck the box with the magic powder into his girdle , and having commanded his retinue to remain behind , he set off with only the grand 76 WHAT THE ...
Page 87
... appeared not to be fastened , and from which proceeded dis- tinct sighs and a slight hooting . He pushed the door open with his bill , but remained standing in astonishment on the threshold . In the ruinous chamber , which was lighted ...
... appeared not to be fastened , and from which proceeded dis- tinct sighs and a slight hooting . He pushed the door open with his bill , but remained standing in astonishment on the threshold . In the ruinous chamber , which was lighted ...
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