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Rh "This hemp-seed with my virgin hand I sow, Who shall my true-love be, the crop shall mow.'": Pastorals.

A spell that has been discontinued is throwing the clue of blue yarn into the kiln-pot, instead of out of the window, as in Ireland. As it is wound backward, something holds it. The winder must ask, "Wha hauds? " to hear the name of her future sweet-heart.

Another spell not commonly tried now is winnowing three measures of imaginary corn, as one stands in the barn alone with both