HAWKING 247 



a rare sight in these parts — one must needs hold 

 his breath in wonder and admiration. The 

 snowy-white head and tail flash out as they catch 

 the sunlight on each successive turn of the circle. 

 Each long feather of the wings stands out like 

 fingers of a hand. Higher and higher he goes, 

 soaring about in great circles with majestic grace. 

 Suddenly he turns and launches his great aero- 

 plane downward with amazing speed. 

 Hawking is indeed a sport of Kings I 



