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These birds are considered by the Indians almost as sacred as the cow. They appear to fully understand this kindness, for they are seen, like house-birds, walking about in the villages or quietly resting upon the roofs. In some districts, the Indians are so prejudiced in their favour, that no European can venture to shoot one of them without exposing himself to the greatest insults.
He thinks he's a sparrow, and he's determined to fly. We shall have him trying it off every possible I mean impossible place in the house." "Put him in a cage," said Mr. Scherman, with equal gravity. "Yes, of course. That's where little house-birds belong. Duke, see here! Little birds that live in houses never fly.
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