Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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A Well-Tuned Heart

A road accident made parish priest George Herbert late for his musical evening, but he was not a bit sorry.

26

On Having the Socks

In Erewhon, apologise by saying you have the socks and everyone will understand.

27

Cat and Cook

A little fable about a cat, a chicken and some wasted words.

28

Traitorous Designs

In August, 1775, King George III responded to the news of rebellion in the American colonies.

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Then Hate Me When Thou Wilt

If he is going to drop him, the embattled poet would prefer his friend to get on with it.

30

Ministerial Myopia

We all want our politicians to be clever men, but being cunning isn’t the same as being wise.