 | 1889 - 222 páginas
...little hillocks they most do haunt ; some whereof of old, before the Gospel dispelled Paganism, and in some barbarous places as yet, enter houses after...vessels. Such drags go under the name of Brownies. When we have plenty, they have scarcity at their homes ; and, on the contrary (for they are not empowered... | |
 | Eleanor Mabel Valentine Brougham (Hon.) - 1926 - 314 páginas
...the little hillocks they most haunt : some whereof of old, before the Gospell dispell'd paganism, and in some barbarous places as yet, enter houses after...vessels. Such drags go under the name of Brownies. Of these invisible wights the womenkind are said to Spin very fine, to Dy, to Tossue, and Embroyder,... | |
 | Robert Kirk - 2007 - 152 páginas
...little hillocks where they most haunt, some whereof of old, before the Gospel dispelled paganism, and in some barbarous places as yet, enter houses after...kitchens in order, cleansing all the vessels. Such drudges go under the name of brownies. When we have plenty, they have scarcity at their homes, and... | |
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... haunt; some whereof of old, before the Gospel dispelled Paganism, and in some barbarous places as yet, enter houses after all are at rest, and set the kitchens in order, cleansing all the vessels. Such drags go under the name of Brownies. 