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A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder

CHAPTER XXVI
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Now let us leave out the vowels and linguals, and deal only with the mutes.

First, we have in the Hebrew alphabet the medials B, G, and D.Very well; in the Kosekin we have standing first the thin letters, or tenues, according to Grimm's Law, namely, P, K, T.Next we have in the Hebrew the aspirates F, Ch, Dh.

In the Kosekin alphabet we have corresponding to them the medials B, G, D.Next we have in the Hebrew the tenues, or thin letters P, K, T.In the Kosekin we have the corresponding aspirates F, Ch, Th.

The vowels, liquids, and sibilants need not be regarded just here, for the proof from the mutes is sufficient to satisfy any reasonable man." "Well," said Melick, "I for one am thoroughly satisfied, and don't need another single word.

The fact is, I never knew before the all-sufficient nature of Grimm's Law.


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