text_original: In selecting and translating the matter for this volume, I have endeavoured to make the book such as would afford its readers a fair general view of the main features of the Folklore of the North. C.J.
text_transcription: IN SELECTING AND TRANSLATING THE MATTER FOR THIS VOLUME I HAVE ENDEAVOURED TO MAKE THE BOOK SUCH AS WOULD AFFORD ITS READERS A FAIR GENERAL VIEW OF THE MAIN FEATURES OF THE FOLK LAW OF THE NORTH C
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