A creature with wings of unusual size—
“Aha! what a treasure!” he joyously cries;
“To catch such a bird would indeed be a prize!”
And then sets to work with his rods all together,
To take the huge bird without spoiling a feather.
But the creature, alarmed, from its perch quickly flew;
The boy, all excited, still kept it in view
Till it lit on a box-tree—then followed his prey;
Alas! with a cry, it again flew away.
At length he grew tired of this profitless chase,