The complexion of this supposed Changeling was perfectly delicate. He never spoke nor cried and was very seldom seen to smile: but if anyone called him a Fairy-Elf he would frown, and fix his eyes earnestly on those who had said it, as though he would look them through. The neighbours have often looked in at the window to see how he behaved when ( Read more... )

A severe Christian schoolmaster, was Mr Cassian, who was disliked immensely by his pagan pupils who one day stabbed him to death with iron pen-nibs: he is the patron saint of schoolteachers.

Cut nails on a Monday, cut them for health

Cut them on Tuesday, cut them for wealth

Cut them on Wednesday, cut them for news

Cut them on Thursday, a new pair of shoes

Cut them on Friday, cut them for sorrow

Cut them on Saturday, see your true love tomorrow

Cut them on Sunday, your safety seek

For Old Nick'll have you, the rest of the