Vulgar words in Swiss Family Robinson (Page 1)
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Thoughtfully, Fritz replied, "I feel fortunate that we are in the possession of two such creatures; but what a pity that the horses on board died during our voyage, and left us with only an ass."
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'But how could we induce a cow, an ass, and a sow either to get upon a raft or, when there to remain motionless and quiet?
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The cow and ass gave us more trouble than did the others.
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Some collected provisions, others packed kitchen utensils, tools, ropes, and hammocks, arranging them as burdens for the cow and ass.
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To the larger beams we harnessed the cow and ass, while we ourselves dragged up the remainder.
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We harnessed both cow and ass to the sledge and, accompanied by Juno, cheerfully took our departure, choosing the way by the sands, and reaching Tentholm without accident or adventure.
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I consented; and next morning we started, bringing with us the cart, drawn by the cow and ass, and laden with everything necessary for an expedition of several days--a tent, provisions, a large supply of ammunition, and all sorts of implements and utensils; for I intended to make a great collection of fruits and the produce of different trees.
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To our surprise, however, our friend was not alone: behind him trotted another animal, an ass no doubt, but slim and graceful as a horse.
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In the large cart, to which we harnessed the buffalo, cow, and ass, we placed a dozen fowls, four young pigs, two couple of sheep, and as many goats, and a pair of hens and one cock grouse.
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'No, no, don't be shy, old fellow; spit it out!' and thus encouraged by his brother, Ernest, with the blush of a modest author, began: 'Beneath this stone poor Grizzle's bones are laid, 'A faithful ass he was, and loved by all.
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'But we, though yet we mourn our honest ass, 'Are grateful; for he thereby saved the lives 'Of all the human beings on this shore-- 'A father, mother, and their children four.'