Vulgar words in Stories of Animal Sagacity (Page 1)
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A certain ass had his quarters in a shed, in front of which was a small yard.
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The owner of the premises one morning, in taking a turn round his garden, observed the footprints of an ass on the walks and beds.
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This was especially noticeable in the case of an ass belonging to a carrier at Wigan.
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THE BRAVE ASS AND HIS FOE.
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Whenever you are attacked by a spiritual or moral foe, imitate the brave ass, and drown it.
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He was so well acquainted with the houses of all his master's customers, that while the baker went into one to deliver his loaves, the sagacious ass would proceed to the door of the next, at which, when he could reach the knocker, he gave a rap-a-tap-tap.
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THE SHIPWRECKED ASS.
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An ass was shipped at Gibraltar on board the _Isis_ frigate, to be sent to Captain Dundas, then at Malta.
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The ship, on her voyage, struck on a sand-bank off Cape de Gat, when among other things thrown overboard was the poor ass; it being hoped that, although the sea was running high, the animal might reach the shore.
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THE MUSICAL ASS.
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You may be esteemed wonderfully clever in the nursery, or even at school; but when you appear among strangers at home, or go out visiting, wait till you are invited to exhibit your talents, or you may be considered as audacious a donkey as was the musical ass.