[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 286
bebought at the shops of the rabbit or pigeon dealers, at from sixpence upward,according to their age, shape, and color. Nature, which has so abundantly provided the Cape of Good Hope sheepwith tails, that the farmers, it is said, are frequently obliged to providesmall wagons to support them, has… … Aloft in air the rapid pigeon soars, The messenger, by turns, of joy and wo; But heedless ever of her high envoy, Even while cleaving yonder distant cloud. Her heart is fixed on home, and her loved young ; Thus does brute instinct in mans hand become A mighty engine. The life of this beautiful and…
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