Newell, Peter, 1862-1924 · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 48
For some excitement, good and hot, These lads were fairly spoiling,When through the bee-hive planked the shot, And set the pot a-boiling! m The startled swarm came streaming oat In temper hot and banetal,And drove the foe in awfal roat, With volleys sharp and painfull … When Felix Fenno flew his kite,He found his hands were full; It seemed determined to escape.So strongly did it pull. But presently the whizzing shotThe kite-string neatly parted, And, like an air-ship on a cruise,His precious kite departed 1
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