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“Such ruffling of feathers, such pruning of coats, &c.” [Page 5].

But the rest all accepted the kind invitation,

And much bustle it caused in the plumed creation:

Such ruffling of feathers, such pruning of coats;

Such chirping, such whistling, such clearing of throats;

Such polishing bills and such oiling of pinions

Had never been known in the biped dominions.

The [Taylor Bird] offer’d to make up new clothes