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1. We had a good mind to attack the ogres and to run our swords

through their bodies {singular). — (12, 2.)

2. Could Ulysses alone have removed the stone which served for a

door? (12, 4-1 1.)

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3. Even il ihe battle had turned to their advantage, would they not

have perislied ? (12, 5.)

4. On the next morning the shepherds got up and began to milk their

cows. (12, 8.)

5. What {quoi) are you thinking of? — Of our misfortunes. (12, 16.)

6. Why did Ulysses order the trunk to be roughed out ? (12, 18.)

7. The companions drew lots to know which of them should attack

the giants. (12, 21.)

8. I should have been very glad {aise), if the lot had fallen to me.

9. Ulysses approached Polyphemus {Polypheme) and asked him to

drink a cup of wine. (12, 27.)

10. When the Cyclops had emptied three cups, he lost his head.

11. What is your name, 'old fellow' {mon vieux)} — My name is

' Nobody. ' —

12. Nobody? — Yes, my father and mother called me Nobody. (12,40.)

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