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And I should dine at Ware." So turning to his horse, he said, " I am in haste to dine ; 'Twas for your pleasure you came here, You shall go back for mine." Ah, luckless speech, and bootless boast ! For which he paid full dear ; For while he spake, a braying...

Poetry for school and home, from the best authors, ed. by T. Shorter - Page 55
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...luckless speech, and bootless boast, for which he paid full dear! For, while he spake, a braying ass did sing most loud and clear; Whereat his horse did snort,...he had done before. Away went Gilpin, and away went Oilpin's hat and wig: He lost them sooner than at first, for why? — they were too big. Now Mistress...

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