CHAP. XII REYNARD THE FOX 75

that then I fell to murder hens, geese, and
other poultry. And thus my crimes increased
by custom, and fury so possessed me, that all
was fish which came to my net. After this, in
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as he lay hid under a hollow tree, he unfolded
unto me how he was my uncle, and laid the
pedigree down so plain, that from that day
forth we became fellows and companions; that
knot of friendship I may ever curse, for then
began the flood of our thefts and slaughters.
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