Mythology & Folklore
Here stands a post
From The Nursery Rhymes of England, collected by J. O. Halliwell (London: Warne; first ed. 1842; this printing 1886)
Mythology & Folklore
Here stands a post,
Who put it there?
A better man than you;
Touch it if you dare!
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Codex Note
Halliwell's class: Games.
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