6 LIST OF PLATES. 



Plate 21. — She looked around her in surprise wondering what had 

 become of her offspring. 



22. — The cock watched him enjoying his meal. 



23. — Watching for his mother's return. 



24. — Pecking at the prey which she held in her foot. 



25. — Mother and son stood side by side on the edge of the 

 abyss. 



26. — Rousing the Eaglet from his siesta. 



27. — She carried in her beak a morsel of red flesh. 



28. — He was tearing the meat when the cock suddenly 

 appeared. 



29. — Balancing himself insecurely upon a stone. 



30. — Giving him a flying lesson. 



31.— Turned his head from side to side listening to her call. 



32. — The young Eagle spread out his giant wings and vanished 

 for ever from my sight. 



