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barred feathers from the quail's tail, the 

 tail of the long-tailed thrush, and the 

 feathers of many other birds, besides 

 gold, silver, and bronze tinfoil; gold, 

 silver, and brass wire; every shade of 

 Berlin wools, floss silk, the various colors 

 and tints of pig's wool or mohair, the furs 

 of the muskrat, field mouse, black, red, and 

 gray squirrel, mink, marten, young cub, 

 coon cub, green monkey, porcupine belly, 

 the ear of the English hare, the ear of the 

 polecat, and the fur of many other animals. 



" To frame the little animal, provide 

 All the gay hues that wait on female pride ; 

 Let nature guide thee sometimes golden 



wire 



The shining bellies of the fly require ; 

 The peacock's plumes thy tackle must not 



fail, 



Nor the dear purchase of the sable's tail. 

 Each gaudy bird some slender tribute 



brings, 



And lends the glowing insect proper wings. 

 Silks of all colors must their aid impart, 

 And every fur promote the fisher's art ; 

 So the gay lady with extensive care 



