Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 305
THE EAGLES CLAW — LIFE-SIZE. light in tormenting their big neighbors. Theywould be quite helpless in returning the king-birds quick assaults, whether perched or on thewing, and apparently did not care to waste theirenergies in fruitless attempts. They also foundtrouble in another quarter where some… … DISTANT VIEW OF THE NEST. greens it was forced to beat a speedy retreat,which often brought it again into the sphere ofthe doughty kingbirds. These eagles found a good friend in Mr.Hall, their landlord; and, whether grateful ornot for his protection, their conduct has beenmost exemplary, since not…
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