THE ANIMAL KINGDOM. 



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then making an effort, expels its load from the nest. After 

 this feat it rests for a few moments, as if to assvire itself of 

 the success of its attempt." 







103. Cuckoo killing Gollen-crcsted "Wrens. 



The spoiler displays frightful perseverance in accom- 

 plishing its Avork of destruction, it toils at it incessantly 

 and eje^cts everything from its cradle. Colonel Montague 



