Excerpt: ...BLACKBIRD CHANTECLER The Blackbird!-My secret! THE BLACKBIRD Bowing with every sign of admiration. Allow me to- CHANTECLER That inveterate mocker! To the PHEASANT-HEN. Leave us not alone! My soul is still open-his mockery would enter in! THE BLACKBIRD Ripping! CHANTECLER Where have you come from? THE BLACKBIRD Indicating an empty overturned flower-pot. From that flower-pot. CHANTECLER But how-? THE BLACKBIRD I was having my early snack cozily in the earthenware retreat you see, when suddenly-oh, allow me to ...
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Excerpt: ...BLACKBIRD CHANTECLER The Blackbird!-My secret! THE BLACKBIRD Bowing with every sign of admiration. Allow me to- CHANTECLER That inveterate mocker! To the PHEASANT-HEN. Leave us not alone! My soul is still open-his mockery would enter in! THE BLACKBIRD Ripping! CHANTECLER Where have you come from? THE BLACKBIRD Indicating an empty overturned flower-pot. From that flower-pot. CHANTECLER But how-? THE BLACKBIRD I was having my early snack cozily in the earthenware retreat you see, when suddenly-oh, allow me to express at once the amazement, the admiration- CHANTECLER Eavesdropping inside a pot! How can you stoop to- THE BLACKBIRD Hang the pot! I've had a sensation! I tell you I was wild! My feet were doing such a horn-pipe I had trouble to keep my eye steady at the peep-hole. THE PHEASANT-HEN You could see us? THE BLACKBIRD Showing the hole at the bottom of the flower-pot. Could I see you! Yonder stump of red cone has exactly the black hole to let through my yellow bill. Apologies, -but it was too tempting! A bird of taste, I am. THE PHEASANT-HEN For the sake of this sincere tribute, I forgive you all the rest! CHANTECLER But- THE BLACKBIRD Coming and going in excitement. Oh, wonderful, and again wonderful, and then again wonderful!-Hear me rant! CHANTECLER Amazed. What, is it possible that you-? THE BLACKBIRD Am I given to gush? This time, old man, it's the genuine article, Enthusiasm with a capital E! CHANTECLER Are you in earnest? THE BLACKBIRD Must I send you a blankety carrier-pigeon with the news?-That Cock and that crow, -oh, my soul!-And then the day breaking, -oh, my stars! THE PHEASANT-HEN To CHANTECLER. There seems to be no reason, dear, why I should not leave you alone together. CHANTECLER But where are you going? THE PHEASANT-HEN Slightly ashamed of her own frivolity. I am going to the- THE BLACKBIRD The Guinea-hen's Day he's just given the finishing touches to! CHANTECLER To the PHEASANT-HEN. Must I go too? THE...
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Hinges split Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780954904340.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
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Good. Unmarked but for a name and date on the front flyleaf. Leather bound around spine with gilt lettering and decorative boards. Top edge of papers gilt. Contains a green ribbon bookmark that is frayed at the end. Pages yellowed and has a mild absorbed incense. Some soiling and foxing on side edge of papers. Cover has wear on spine and corners.
