Vulgar words in Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 21 (Page 1)
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The wife replied, What price, I pray?--Three crowns rejoined the man; Then thou'rt a silly ass, said mistress Nan; To-day, by my address, I've gained a crown, And sold the same for twenty shillings down: My bargain luckily the first was made; The buyer, (who of flaws is much afraid) Examines now if ev'ry part is tight; He's in the tub to see if all be right.
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What, blockhead, would'st thou do without thy wife?