George Borrow

George Borrow

Summary

Portrait of George Borrow George Borrow,  Lavengro — Chapter 80 (1851)

“ We proceeded till we had nearly reached the brook. 'Well,' said Peter, 'will you go into Wales?'
'What should I do in Wales?' I demanded.
'Do!' said Peter, smiling, 'learn Welsh.'
I stopped my little pony. 'Then I need not go into Wales; I already know Welsh.'
'Know Welsh!' said Peter, staring at me.
'Know Welsh!' said Winifred, stopping her cart.
'How and when did you learn it?' said Peter.
'From books, in my boyhood.'
'Read Welsh!' said Peter; 'is it possible?'
'Read Welsh!' said Winifred; 'is it possible?'
'Well, I hope you will come with us,' said Peter.
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