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  • The handwerker took us to the inn frequented by his craft -- the leather-curriers -- and we conversed together till bed-time.

    Views a-foot Bayard Taylor 1851

  • In the afternoon we were overtaken by a travelling _handwerker_, on his way to Vienna, who joined company with us.

    Views a-foot Bayard Taylor 1851

  • While we were doing this, a poor handwerker lingered behind, apparently for the same object, whom he scornfully dismissed, shaking the fifteen cent piece in his hand, and saying: "The album is not for such as you -- it is for noble gentlemen!"

    Views a-foot Bayard Taylor 1851

  • _handwerker_, as they are called, who wanted company.

    Views a-foot Bayard Taylor 1851

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