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A Short History of Birds & Beasts, for the Amusement and Instruction of Children

THE PARROT.

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THE Parrot prates he knows not what, For all he says is got by rote.

The Parrot is a chattering bird, he talks a great deal, yet knows not what he says; and is therefore not unlike some silly boys, who prate without thinking, and learn their lesson without looking at their book.

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