But the Jackdaws would not be warned. “We have lived here always,” said they, “and we are not going away now. This tree has stood for hundreds of years, and it is likely to stand for a hundred more. You are always so easily frightened, poor Bunny. Such a tree was never cut down in this park, and never will be!”
But the Squire had given his orders, and the next morning the woodmen set to work to fell the Old Oak. The Jackdaws then began to think there might be some truth in Jerry’s report; but when the woodmen went away to breakfast, and all was still again, they believed their own opinion once more, and went out as usual to find a dinner for their young family. Grubs were scarce that day, and it was late before they returned home, as they thought; but they had no home now. The ground was littered with splinters and broken branches. The Old Oak Tree was lying prostrate on the grass, and a few black feathers were floating down the river.
POND’S EXTRACT
Cures by External Application
Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Hemorrhoids, Diarrhœa, Colic, and all Inflammatory Diseases.
It controls all Bleedings Internal or External. It relieves all Aches and Pains.
POND’S EXTRACT
is invaluable for application to Cuts, Burns, Bruises, and Sprains, stopping pain and bleeding, reducing swelling and inflammation, and hastening healing. Once tried it will ever after be kept in the home.