J. R. P.

_December, 1827._

[512] A milking-stool has three legs. It is superstitiously left in

the field to keep witches from injuring the cattle.

[513] The _Tres Horas_ are explained in the _Every-Day Book_.

[514] For the use of which threepence, hearth money, was formerly

paid.

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_For the Table Book._

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 1715 / 1847 题