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N Old time when Sheep fed like Hogs upon Acorns, a Shepherd drove his Flock into a Little Oak-Wood, pread his Coat under a Tree, and up he went to hake 'em down ome Mat. The Sheep were o Keen upon the Acorns, that they Gobbled up now and then a Piece of the Coat along with ’em. When the Shepherd took Notice of it: What a Company of Ungrateful Wretches are you, ays he, that Cloath all Other People that have No Relation to you, and yet Strip Your Mater, that gives ye both Food and Protection!