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( 24 ) that the fairies had left in a cradle, when th fire was put on, the old flock mounted upo a cat, and got out at the lum.

Maukens are looked upon by the Bucke as very unlucky creatures; none of the will go to ſea that day they fee a mauker and if any body put a mauken's foot in any of their creels, they think it needleſs lift it that day, as it will be bad luck, eith broken backs, legs or arms, or ill news the boats at ſea.

Muſſel-mou'd Harry, the ſcull make whoſe lug was nail'd to a tree near my Lord garden, for cutting young faughs to ma creels and ſculls. He aſſun'd the dreſs a devil, and play'd his tricks in the night time, which frighted the whole town, un the time he was catch'd by my Lord's pipe He was ſent for by the miniſter, who cauſe him put on the frightful dreſs he uſed, wi two horns on his head! and ſo the miniſt rebuked him; But Harry told the miniſte I only frighted my ain town, but ye frig the whole pariſh, by telling them to repe or bed-d. You tell me, Sir, about my Lord faughs, which I ſuffered for; but if your l had heen there, you would not got ſo eaſy a for, Sir, your lugs are as lang as my gr cat's; ſo I bid you farewell Sir.

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