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A Collection of Illustrated classic fairy tales for children by Andrew Lang

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JACKAL OR TIGER?
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to get a fresh pitcher instead of this one that you have broken with your foolish tricks ? And how am I to go so far for water twice when one journey wearies me ? '
' But, mother,' replied the prince, ' I played no trick upon you ! I did but shoot at a pigeon that should have
served me for dinner, and as my pellet missed it, it must have broken your pitcher. But, in exchange, you shall have my brass pot, and that will not break easily; and as for getting water, tell me where to find it, and I'll fetch it while you dry your garments in the sun, and carry it whither you will.'
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