Beavers and Chase Rules in Big Woods Folklore Game
A fragment describes beaver fur, the Great Spirit, and beaver tails with warnings about hunters. It also details a playground game called Warning where players chase, form a chain, and must return home for a pick a back, with a widdy of six to limit chain length.
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Beaver
The Discouraged Lion Ends in Tragic Escape
A tired circus lion named Leo escapes after mutinying against owners, attempts to find a partner and start a new life, but is chased by fear and shot when the circus leaves town. The tale includes a blunt moral about ambition and a brief note on a children’s indoor game called Warning.
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Leo
Be Wise in Word and Deed Beatrice Hymn
A long verse promotes virtue with a call to be brave honest prudent and generous. It warns against sins and urges self control and kindness. The piece ends by noting why one should not speak private matters while traveling with a quip about horses carrying tales.
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