sharpnosed

Updated: June 18, 2025

By chance he flew somewhat lower than was usual with him, and thus attracted the attention of a shabby, ill-looking fellow who with gun in hand was wandering about the side streets, hoping he might be so fortunate as to get a shot at some fat pigeon for a pot-pie. After a quick glance to be sure no sharpnosed guard was in sight, he raised his gun and fired.

Lucy M. Blanchard - Chico: the Story of a Homing Pigeon