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Page 89
... walk as well at liberty ! I have a key in my bosom , called Promise , that will , I am persuaded , open any lock in Doubting Castle . Then said Hopeful , That is good news , good brother ; pluck it out of thy bosom , and try . Then ...
... walk as well at liberty ! I have a key in my bosom , called Promise , that will , I am persuaded , open any lock in Doubting Castle . Then said Hopeful , That is good news , good brother ; pluck it out of thy bosom , and try . Then ...
Page 172
... walk awkwardly , and make use of their bill as a third foot , climbing and descending with ridiculous caution . All the Gallina * parade and walk gracefully , and run nimbly ; but fly with difficulty , with an impetuous whirring , and ...
... walk awkwardly , and make use of their bill as a third foot , climbing and descending with ridiculous caution . All the Gallina * parade and walk gracefully , and run nimbly ; but fly with difficulty , with an impetuous whirring , and ...
Page 173
... walk , moving their legs alternately . Skylarks rise and fall perpendicularly as they sing ; woodlarks hang poised in the air ; and titlarks rise and fall in large curves , singing in their descent . The white - throats use odd jerks ...
... walk , moving their legs alternately . Skylarks rise and fall perpendicularly as they sing ; woodlarks hang poised in the air ; and titlarks rise and fall in large curves , singing in their descent . The white - throats use odd jerks ...
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