>Do we steal from the Irish, and assume they have
>some phrase equivalent to 'a hundred yards' (meaning the thick end
>of a mile) and 'a couple of miles' (who knows how long)?
"How far is it to Boldhome, my good Cottar?"
"Why, sir, If you're walking 'tis a good 50 miles, - But if you have a
horse, 'tis nearer 20. Mind you, If you can fly like Vanganth, You'd be
there by now!
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