G. Boare, What Became of Them? and, The Conceited Little Pig
“ If a pig tumbled in, he was sure to be drowned. So the mother stopped two, who were running a race, Saying, “Children, take care, ’tis a dangerous place! Walk soberly on till you’re safe past the water.” “Why, ’tis but a well, and pray, what does it matter?” [Pg 15] [Pg 16] Said the obstinate animal, foolish as ever, But thinking himself very cunning and clever. He made up his mind that whatever befell He would run on before, and jump over this well. “For,” says he, “cats and dogs can jump ever so high, And frogs live in the water, and why should not I? ”
