Versos English Walter Crane The Vain Jackdaw

English poem

The Vain Jackdaw

by (1863–1929)

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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