Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. by Desiderius Erasmus
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_Germans_?
_Ba._ They have a Mind to imitate the Beetle, that won't give Place to the Eagle. Every one thinks himself an _Hercules_ in War. _Cl._ I won't detain you any longer, at some other Time we'll divert ourselves more largely, when we can both spare Time. At present I have a little Business that calls me to another Place. _FAMILY DISCOURSE._ The ARGUMENT. _This Colloquy presents us with the Sayings and Jokes of intimate Acquaintance, and the Repartees and Behaviour of familiar Friends one with another. 1. Of walking abroad, and calling Companions. 2. Of seldom visiting, of asking concerning a Wife, Daughter, Sons. 3. Concerning Leisure, the tingling of the Ear, the Description of a homely Maid. Invitation to a Wedding. 4. Of Studying too hard, &c._ PETER, MIDAS, _a Boy_, JODOCUS. _Peter_, Soho, soho, Boy! does no Body come to the Door? |
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