Vulgar words in Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 20 (Page 1)
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From this to thee great profit will arise; Thy ass, so slow is found, that when supplies, It carries to the market, 'tis so late, The hour is almost past ere at the gate, And then thy cabbages, and herbs, and roots, Provisions, provender, and wares and fruits, Remain unsold, and home to spoil are brought, Since rarely far from thence such things are sought.
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No mare, replied the husband, I desire; An ass for me is all that I require.