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repeated attacks. On these occasions they 
are as bold as they are conning, in avoid- 
ing the smallest appearance of real danger. 
Jdost of the species may be taught to ar- 
ticulate a few words and are in general 
fond of every toy or glittering substance; 
on which account they are rather dangerous 
inmates, as instances are recorded of their 
taking away money and other valuables* 
and likewise of houses having been set on 
fire, by their seizing pieces of burning 
wood and coals, which they carried to 
their hiding places. 
Magpies, Jackdaws, and others of this 
genus settle on the backs of sheep and 
cattle to pick out ticks and other insects, 
and w ill strip the cow, the ass, or the sheep* 
of their hair or wool, as a lining for their 
own nests. 
