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Herds-man that had lot a Calf out of his Grounds, ent up and down after it; and when he could get No Tydings on't, he betook himelf at lat to his Prayers, according to the Cutom of the World, when People are brought to a Forc'd Put. Great Jupiter (ays he) Do but hew me the Thief that tole my Calf, and I'll give thee a Kid for a Sacrifice. The Word was no ooner pas'd; but the Thief appear’d; which was indeed a Lyon. This Dicovery put him to his Prayers once again. I have not forgotten my Vow, ays he, but now thou hat brought me to the Thief, I'll make That Kid a Bull, if thou'lt but et me Quit of him again.