their rapid motion, being scarcely visi- 

 ble. The Eagles in hot pursuit followed 

 every undulation of the fugitive's course, 

 steadily lessening the distance between 

 them and the object of their pursuit ; 

 their wings not moving, except when a 

 slight inclination was necessary to en- 

 able them to follow a curve in the course 

 of the fugitive. So intent were they in 

 the chase that they passed within twen- 

 ty yards of us. They had scarcely gone 



by, however, when the sage-hen, wearied 

 by her continued exertion and hoping to 

 conceal herself among the bushes, 

 dropped to the ground; but no sooner 

 had she touched it than she was imme- 

 diately snatched up by the foremost of 

 her relentless pursuers, who, not stop- 

 ping in its flight, bore the prize rapidly 

 toward the rocky summits of the higher 

 /peaks, accompanied by its mate." 



REST YE HERE. 



In the edge of Wyndham wood, 



Where the pine trees tower and taper, 

 Where their fragrance, clean and good. 



Rises like a censer's vapor ; 



There's a place for vagrant souls 



In the waning day to linger. 

 While the sun the shaggy boles 



Touches with vermilion finger. 



Listen ! Hear the breezes croon, 



Sighing to the pine trees, singing 

 Soft a mellow, rhythmic rune. 



Peace to life's wayfarers bringing. 



Outdoor rovers, journey's end 



Lies within this piney cloister ; 

 Here pray rest while shadows blend, 



Let the gay world romp and roister. 



— Frank Farrington. 



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