to say,

Pray, sir, do you live on these excellent things,

Because you're a bird, and have feathers and wings?

If a Cat is in want of a dinner that's nice,

She must hunt in the garret or cellar for mice.

The Parrot, observing the Cat in a rage,

Said, pray Mrs. Puss, are you fond of a cage;

Should you like to be kept in a prison like me,

And never permitted your neighbours to see?

Depriv'd of all means of assisting yourself,