116 AIALICE OF THE MONKEY. 



it greedily, and presently opening it with great 

 adroitness, was much incensed to find nothing in the 

 inside of it, perhaps supposing that I had imposed 

 upon him. He instantly expressed his resentment 

 by throwing it away with great indignation, and, by 

 his whole behaviour, showing his contempt for the 

 trick he thought I had put upon him. My com- 

 panions continued playing with him for more than 

 half an hour, whilst I and another amused ourselves 

 about the farm-yard. At last we were summoned 

 to prepare for our return, when each of us took leave 

 of the monkey by shaking his fore paw : a civility he 

 received very cordially till it came to my turn, when, 

 recollecting the offence I had given him, he flew at 

 me with the utmost rage, and left this mark in my 

 hand, which I shall carry to my grave. Therefore, 

 no monkeys, if you please, young ladies," said the 

 old gentleman in an angry tone. 



The girls looked vexed, but did not dare to reply ; 

 for though they have a great ascendency over him by 

 wheedling and coaxing, like other weak men, he is 

 violent when opposed. 



The conversation took a general turn, and I was 

 well entertained by many of the observations of the 

 traveller, who has been long abroad : and perceiving 

 that my attention was fixed upon the animals, and 

 that I was desirous of knowing their habits and in- 



