THE VAIN JACKDAW
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“Fine feathers,” Jack thought, “make fine fowls; I’ll be envied of bats & of owls:” But the peacocks’ proud eyes Saw through his disguise, And Jack fled the assembly of fowls. |
BORROWED PLUMES ARE SOON DISCOVERED
THE PEACOCK’S COMPLAINT
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The Peacock considered it wrong That he had not the nightingale’s song; So to Juno he went, She replied, “Be content With thy having, & hold thy fool’s tongue!” |
DO NOT QUARREL WITH NATURE