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The Saxons in England, Volume 1 (of 2)

Note 344 — Chapter VIII · THE UNFREE. THE SERF.

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The following proverbs are founded upon this legal custom:—

“Trittst du meine henne, so wirst du mein hahn.”

“Die unfreie hand zieht die freie nach sich.”

“En formariage le pire emporte le bon.”

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