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Title: Rhyme? and reason?
Year: 1883 (1880s)
Authors: Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898 Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928 Holiday, Henry, 1839-1927
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Publisher: London : Macmillan and co.
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
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cessively awkward to mention it now— As I think Ive already remarked. And the man they called Hi ! replied, with a sigh, I informed you the day we embarked. x 154 THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK. You may charge me with murder—or want of sens (We are all of us weak at times):But the slightest approach to a false pretence Was never among my crimes! I said it in Hebrew—I said it in Dutch— I said it in German and Greek :But I wholly forgot (and it vexes me much) That English is what you speak! Tis a pitiful tale, said the Bellman, whose face Had grown longer at every word : But, now that youve stated the whole of your case, More debate would be simply absurd. The rest of my speech (he explained to his men)You shall hear when Ive leisure to speak it. But the Snark is at hand, let me tell you again !Tis your glorious duty to seek it! To seek it with thimbles, to seek it with care; To pursue it with forks and hope;To threaten its life with a railway-share; To charm it with smiles and soap !
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TO PURSUE IT WITH FORKS AND HOPE. 156 THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK. For the Snarks a peculiar creature, that wont Be caught in a commonplace way.Do all that you know, and try all that you dont: Not a chance must be wasted to-day ! For England expects—I forbear to proceed : Tis a maxim tremendous, but trite:And youd best be unpacking the things that you need To rig yourselves out for the fight. Then the Banker endorsed a blank cheque (whichhe crossed), And changed his loose silver for notes :The Baker with care combed his whiskers and hair, And shook the dust out of his coats: The Boots and the Broker were sharpening a spade— Each working the grindstone in turn :But the Beaver went on making lace, and displayed No interest in the concern : Though the Barrister tried to appeal to its pride,And vainly proceeded to cite THE HUNTING. I 5 7 A number of cases, in which making lacesHad been proved an infringement of right. The maker of Bonnets ferociously planned A novel arrangement of bows :

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