The Sea-birds’ Nursery 
they do so, or make them for themselves, 
I have never been able to satisfy myself. 
All I know is that if there was any little 
difference of opinion between Mr. or 
Mrs. Puffin and the rabbit as to whom 
the hole belonged, I should be very 
sorry for that rabbit. For though they 
are no bigger, their great beaks make 
good weapons, and they well under- 
stand how to use them, as I know by 
experience, having caught them by 
putting my hand and arm down their 
burrows. You can soon tell if Mrs. 
Puffin is at home, for she will lay hold 
of your fingers, and if you haven't gloves 
on will nearly take a piece out. 
Walking along the top of the cliffs in 
which the sea-birds are nesting, there 
will be seen, especially in certain places, 
little heaps of blood-stained feathers, 
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