Pepper & Salt; or, Seasoning for Young Folk

by Howard Pyle

Yes; that was what Jacob wanted.

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And is he a practical huntsman?" said the Herr Mayor.

Oh yes, he was that.

"So good," said the Herr Mayor. "Then tell Jacob that when he is such a clever huntsman as to be able to shoot the whiskers off from a running hare without touching the skin, then he can have Gretchen."

"Jacob's Mother & The Herr Mayor"

Then Jacob's mother went back home again. "Now," said she, "Jacob will, at least, be satisfied."

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