THE CAROLINA PARROT. 41 
And build our nests— Oh, what nests we 
had !— 
Did you ever see one of our nests, Captain? 
Eh, my lad?” 
CapraIn. 
I’ve heard of nests of cinnamon, 
With the great Phcenix set thereon ; 
And swallows’ nests, so rich and sweet 
? 
Of which the Chinese people eat; 
But of your nests I never heard, 
What kind are they, I pray thee, bird? 
Parrot. 
Nests! ha! ha! ha! what sort of nests should 
they be? . 
You may fancy if you please, but you’ll never 
know from me! 
I never blab, not I! What sort of nest is built? . 
Ha! ha! ha! with sheets and blankets and a 
fine Marseilles quilt! ha! ha! ha! 
