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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

under General Proctor they began the
year by attacking the nearest Amer
lean strongholds. Their Indian allies
massacred prisoners and committed
other atrocities that reused the whole
west to fury and made thousands OF
formerly Indifferent men enlist In the
United States army.
Before the end Of the summer. how
ever. Harrison had retaken Michigan,
killed Tecumseh and broken up the IN
dian federation and chased Proctor far
into the Canadian woods. demolishing
his army. The northwest was thus
restored to the United States and was
safe from further invasion.
While all this was happening In the
west General Dearborn. with the
"army of the CENTER" had taken up
position on the Niagara river and after
capturing Fort George at the rivers
mouth drove the British before them
into Canada. but accomplished COM
paratively little. Dearborn retired In
August. and General Wilkinson. an
other Revolutionary veteran. succeed
ed him as commander In chief. Will
kinson fought one or two inde2isive
battles. tried to take Montreal, failed
and went soon after into winter quar-
| tiers. The same autumn the last Amer
| lean forces were driven out Of Canada
In the far south. meantime. the tribe
| Of Creek Indians had risen against the
whites and massacred all they could
| Law hands on. But General Andrew
Jackson with about 2G00 men swept
down upon the Indians chased them
into their own country. inflicted fear
| full punishment and forced them to
beg for peace.
On sea the continuous list OF victo-
rics that had so signallzed our navy
| in 1872 were not eaualed. Yet our
| sailors bore themselves bravclr. as
brief chronicle of their deeds vii
show.
Our slo0p of war Hornet on Feb. 81
captured the British brig Peacock
after hot fifteen minute fight. But
the United States brig Argus. after
proving on commerce along the coast
of England. was forced to surrender
| In battle to the English war sloop Pei
ican. A little later the Enterprise. an
| American ship. met and overcame the
Boxer. just beyond Portland. Me-. the
commanders of both vessels being
killed during the battle. One OF the
most dramatic sea fights of the year.
however. was between the Chesapeake
and the Shannon.
The British were blockading Boston
harbor when, on June /. Captain Law
renee sailed the United States frigate
| Chesapeake out to sea. She was at
once attacked by the British frigate
| Shannon. The artillery duel ragged
| furiously for few minutes. Then part
of the Chesapeake's rigging was shot
away and she became unmanageable.
backing awkwardly into the Shannon
Her torn rigging and her anchor be
came ermeshed with the other frigate's
ropes. and she lay helpless, swept by
| the ShannCnS mercilesS cannonade
Brave Lawrence fell to the deck.
wounded unto death. AS he was car
ried below he gasped out:
Don't give up the ship"
But even as he died the British
boarded the Chesapeake. rushed over
the blood soaked decks and forced tn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

opposite direction. Then line them all
up at the starting point ready to run
the race.
They're off" But don't think they
are going to do hundred yard dash
IN record tire. The funny part OF the
fore and aft race Is that the chap who
faces the front Invariably tries to
carry the boy facing the rear or his
feet In his efforts to make speed. He
forgets that 1t is impossible for his
teammate to run backward half as
fast as he runs forward. so the chances
are there will be good many STUN
bles. and the race will be won by the
pair who can best adapt their irregu-
lar gait to each other instead OF the
swiftest contestants.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
Fun With a
Broonstick.


It Is a long time since broOms came
Into use. Their invention was OF great
benefit to the world In aiding to keep
d clean. but have you ever considered
another phase Of their usefulness
Since brooms have been In use just SO
long have broomsticks had a peculiar
harm for boys. The average boy can
Extract move amusement from the
broomstick than almost anything el"e
with which he comes In contact.
Divide the players In pairs OF teams
Of two. providing rs many broomstirks
ns tnpre happen to be teams. Then oil
rect them to grasp their respective
broomsticks. as shown In the accom-
panying Illustration. each facing In the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United statee for the
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
THOMAS d. STEVENS, In Bankruptcy.
of Rumford, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Thomas b. Stevens, In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day OF
Sept, A. d. 1903, the said Thomas Il. Stevens
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the Office
OF the Referee, No. Market Square, South Paris
on the 18th day Of Oct, A. ID. 1909 at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon, &C which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint
trustee, examine the bankrupt. and transact
such other business as may properly come be.
fore said meeting.
South Paris, September %, 1909.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

"Now, Tommie," said the teacher,
"you may give me an example of coin
ciieuce."
"Why, err" said Tommie, with some
Observation-Disclosures, why-me fadder
and me mudder was both married on de
same day"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

C. R. Kluger, the Jeweler, 1880 Vir-
ginia Avenue, indianapolis, Ind, writes:
~ was so weak from kidney trouble
that could hardly walk hundr ed feet.
Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy
cleared my complexion, cured my back
ache and the Irregularities disappeared,
and l can now attend to business every
day and recommend Foley's Kidney
Remedy to all sufferers, as it cured me
after the doctors and other remedies
had failed" F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
BOTH BOYS SAVED.

Louis Boon, leading merchant of
Norway, Mich, writes: "Three bottles
of Foley's Honey and Tar absolutely
cured my boy of severe cough, and a
neighbours boy, who was 80 i'll with a
cold that the doctors gave him up, Was
cured by taking Foley's Honey and Tar. "
Nothing else is as safe and certain In re-
suits. r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

II people with symptoms of kidney or
bladder trouble could realize their dan
ger they would without loss of time
commence taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy. This great remedy stops the
pain and the Irregularities, strengthens
and builds up these organs and there is
no danger of Bright's disease or other
serious disorder. Do not disregard the
early symptoms. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Mr.. F. G. Fritz, Oneonta, N. 2,
writes: "My little girl was greatly bene-
fitted by taking Foley's Orino Laxative,
and think 1t Is the best remedy for con-
stipation and liver trouble" Foley's
Orino Laxative Is mild, pleasant and
effective, and cures habltual oonstipa-
ton. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
No. 640-Riddle.

NO. OfOs0FNt0oIos
An Article and Its Uses.-l may be
white or black. may be thick or thin.
wide or narrow, short or long. may
contain useful information. may be
the body Of the most beautiful decora-
ton or l may be under your feet. l
may be made from discarded things or
from an article Of food. l am old
and yet l am new every day In the
year. l am used for carrying dainty
gifts. | am made into ponderous
wheels. l am covering | am used
for the lightest protection and yet l
am often too heavy for the strongest to
lift. am great traveller and carry
more messages than anything in the
world. Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages, stops the irritation in the
throat, soothes the iniamed membranes,
and the most obstinate cough disap-
pears. Sore and inflamed lungs are
healed and strengthened, and the cold is
expelled from the system. Refuse any
but the genuine In the yellow package.
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

The ssss'.s man 's''"'' my horse.
but he ''''''' my hopes Of finding a
lodging.
He was born in sight Of the '''''''
hills, but he was born ''sss''.
'"*'""' through the country like n
wild man.
We rode ut sss's" as tried to
'"'''' the story. and he listened like
one In q s*''''
The woods all ..'s'.s and my finger
'ssss*s in the cold air.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
M. s4a-coneeaI.d Grains.

No. 643.-Coneeaied Grains.
/. How heated Alice looks after her
bicycle ride.
2. He rowed the boat 50 fast that he
was In time.
8. Mary eats little in warm weather.
4. am afraid the price Of milk will
be higher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Beer Drinkers and others who suffer
with Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Back
Ache, or any Kidney or Bladder Trouble
can be cured If they will take Bloodine
Blood aud Kidney Tablets, SOC. box,
made by The Bloodine Co., Inc, Bos-
son, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

What makes you 80 sure Shakespeare
was not an educated man?'
"Well," answered the iconoclast, "for
one thing, he never had an opportunity
to read the voluminous annotations Of
his own works."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
Conundrums,

What letters of the alphabet are
most like Roman emperor? The Cs
are
Why Is sneeze like Niagara? Be-
cause it's catarrh-act.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Do you have that dark brown taste in
your mouth every morning when you
awake? If 80, you are bilious and should
take two or theee of those little Blood
inc Liver Pills, easy to take, never sick
On, weaken or grippe, 25c. mailed by The
Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

When Bloodine Rheumatic Liniment
has cured so many cases of Rheumatism.
why do you suffer with this terrible
afliction? 1t relieves oil pain instantly,
csc. and SOC. O bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

he second year
of the war open.
ed with anothe;
attempt to in
wade Canada.
Three American
n r IN 1 es were
massed at vari.
GUS points for
this purpose. OF
the three the
ar IN y Of t he
west, u n d e r
General William
Harrison. was
the only one to
accomplish great
res u is. The
British held not
only Canada, but
Michiga and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Are you tortured to death daily with
Eczema? Why suffer when Bloodine
Ointment will give you instant relief
and permanently cure you. SOC. box
mailed by The Bloodine Co., Inc, Bos-
ton, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

to Iot tho war THE SHIP"
end. George ILL.,. king Of Great Brit.
ain. was honelessly insane. and the
reins of government were In the hands
Uf his eldest son, the prince regent
The prince regent intimated that he
would listen to overtures for peace.
President Madison replied that he
would gladly consent II the Impress
ing" of American seamen on British
ships should be forever discontinued
and other differences satisfactorily
settled. Rut England would not
agree to this. and the peace plan fell
through.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Fall colds are quickly cured by Foley's
Honey and Tar, the great throat and
lung remedy. The genuine contains no
harmful drugs. r. A. Shurtleff q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Americans to sur
render. ID o W II
came the stars
and stripes from
the m 4 81 h cad
and the ensign of
E II CLAN d was
hoisted In It's
pl ce. Z h | s
crushing defeat
was a severe
blow to Amer
cas- hopes, ant
England's naya!
supremacy seem
ed restored.
At about Thu,
time England. de-
spairing Of easy
victory. declared
her willingness
IN LOT tho war
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that 'hey
have been duly appointed executors OF 'he 'A''
will and testament OF
in the County of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF sai .a,,ie.
ceased are desired to present the same ioi 20
ment, and all indebted thereto are reques"'
make payment Immediately. - vor,sG.
MARY T.. fOUN1'
September 2lst, 1909.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court OF the United States for the
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
GUY w. HERRfCK, In Bankruptcy
Of Houghton. Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Guy W. Herrick, In the
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 3lst day OF
Oct, A. ID. 1908, the said Gny w. Herrick was
meeting OF his creditors will be held at the
office Of the Referee, No. Market Square, South
Paris, on the 18th day Of Oct, A. ID. 1909. ut
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, DIT which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Sept. %, 1909.
WALTER J.. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that Nc me me
been duly appointed administrator oi WV
estate Of
ANDREW j. AVER, late OF PARIS ,vsn
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, anu bsying
bonds as the law directs. All person, are
demands against the estate OF said decesre' and
desired 10 present the same for settlement sur
ali indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. ,on n AVER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Hawkins-So you sent for doctorp
Does he think you will be out soonp
Robbins-I imagine SO. he said he
wished had sent for him sooner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

He Cooking through his glass)-There
is glorious glacier which we shall soon
reach.
She-Oh, won't it make lovely back
ground to my blue frock!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Letter Enigma.
Wy first Is In pie. but not In cake:
Ivy second is in river but not in lake;
W third is In cart. but not In dray:
Nv fourth Is In wander. but not In stay:
Ny fifth is the same as my second. you
see:
Ny sixth Is also the same as my three:
My whole spells That
Which all children love,
And they'll know what II 10
II they solve the above
Answer.--Picnic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

"Do you think anybody ought to read
that book?"
"Judging from the immense interest it
appears to have created" answered Miss
CAYENNE, 81 should say not"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Mrs. Styles-Does your husband for
get easilyp
Mrs. Myles-No; he got me q hat
eight months ago, and he hasn't forgot
ten IL vet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

Knicker-When he graduated he
thought he would save the state.
Bocker-And now he Is trying to save
a dollar q week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
No. 639.-My Pets.

No. 639.-My Peta.
The first Of my pets like to eat:
My second pet is under my feet;
My thirds In the Punch and Judy show;
My fourth the small boy loves to blow;
My fifth pet lives in the deep blue sea;
My sixth In winter comforts me;
My seventh Is a wall built strong and
low.
How many Of all my pets do you know?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
BANK BOOK Lost.

Notice Is hereby given that deposit book No.
SOs Issued by the South Paris Savings Bank to
Ada Motley has been lost and that unless the
same is presented within six months new book
will be issued as provided by law.
SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS BANK,
BY George NJ. Atwood, Treas.
South Paris, Maine, Sept. 20, 1909 3s-40
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
Mo. 641-Charada.

Ny first you'll always find. think.
A Scotch word oft combined with boot;
Ny second is very common drink
Found elsew here consonant to boot;
My thirds where every kind OF beast is
found.
No matter what its race or kind may
be.
When at my third the tigers graceful
bound
Was watched by fourth and with glee.
My whole was tortured for his hidden
gold.
But to this day his secret Is untold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
No. 644.-Riddle,

Cut off my head-a title you will see:
Cut Off my tail-youll find me on tree:
Cut both off and It truly may be said
| still remain a portion Of the head.
CurtaiI me twice and then there will APP
pear
A dainty vegetable for springtime cheer.
Though deep in tropic seas my whole Is
found.
IL often glimmers In the DANCES round.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

on topics Of interest 70 the adie:
II Solicited. Address: Editor HohINAKERs'
COLUMN, oxford Democrat. South Paris. Mo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
Wanted No Trimmings.

Little Ollie was much frightened at
n thunder shower. and her father told
her she shouldn't be. as the rain was
good for the grass and her flowers.
Looking up through her tears. Ollie
said. "W.well. why c-cant we have
j-just plain rainT-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05

"Do you think bee stings cure rheu.
matism?'
"No," answered Grandfather Stubs,
"but they're mighty likely to make you
forget you've got It,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
No. 63s.-Buried Cities.

1. Tell George no apples are on this
tree.
2. Which is larger. Quebec or Kansas
City,
8. To battle the mob let him out by
q secret door.
4. They say l cannot do 1t, but can
and will.
5. When the sense demands a semi
colon do not use a period.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
PROBATE NOTICES.


To all persons interested In either OF the Estates
hereinafter named
At Probate Court, held At Paris, IN and
for the County Of Oxford. on the third TUESDAY OF
nine hundred and nine. The following mater
having been presented for the action thereupOn
hereinafter indicated. It is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons IN.
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat. newspaper published at SCUM
Paris, in said County, that they may appear aE
Probate Court TO be held az said Paris on
the third Tuesday OF October. A. ID. 1873, At
of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
| on II they see cause.
Andrew r. Kenison, late OF Brownheli,
| deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Martha 5. Sands. the e1ecuIrih
therein named.
Sarah b. Howe, late OF Hebron. deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Ida NJ. Leslie, the executrix therein nameI'
Job II. Rawson, late OF Paris, deceased
will, codicil thereto and petition for probate
| thereof presented by Martha NJ. Rawson TIE
| executriX therein named.
Washington A. Billings, late OF Wool
| stock, deceased; petition that Lorenzo > bln
ings or some other suitable person lie appOlhIei
| rs administrator of the estate OF said decea'e'
presented by Lorenzo s. Billings, brother
Sardn T.. DensmOre, late OF HUaW NS
! ceased; first and final account presented TOT 81
lowance by Charles Rankin. administrator.
Fred II. Barrett, late OF Andoyer, de
ceased; first account presented for allowance
by Lydia X. Barrett Administrative.
James A. Barrows, warl; dnal account
presented for allowance by Hollis Turner
guardian.
Arlington Mason, OF BuckGeld, warl,
| fifth account presented for allowance by b. Gar
| roll Mason. guardian.
Lucy l.. Newman, minor; final account
presented for allowance by Henry H. Luce
guardian.
Harry II. French, OF Porter, minor leti,
| tlon for license to sell and convey real es'A"
presented by Charles p. French, guardian.
Dan w. salter, Of Hart. Mich, ward pcil
ton for license to sell and convey real es'4"
presented by George II. Allen, guardian
George b. STANDBY, late Of Canton. ne.
ceased; first account pr scented for allowance v
Ruth K. STANDBY. ADMINISTRATIVE.
Dolly X. Bsbb, late OF Peru, decea,sel;
final account presented for allowance by Jo"n
s. Harlow, executor
Emeline II. Cummings, late Of Paris ne
ceased: petition for order 10 di,tribute balance
remaining In his hands presented by Eugene
Smith, executor.
Mary A. Warren, late OF Hebron. decease,,
petition for determinati N OF collateral lnneir
ance tax presented by James ;. wright Ss'"'
for James A. Flanders. executor
Mary A. Warren, late OF Hebron, dece is.,s!
first account presented for allowance ny '""''
A. Flanders, executor.
ADDISON 4. HERRlCK, Judge OF said Cour'
a true copy-Attest: - LA,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
sARDINE CRooUETTEs.

After drawing all oil off, fill a cup
with sardines from which skin and bones
have been removed. Cook half cup.
full of grated stale bread in half a cupful
of milk, adding the beaten yolk of one
egg, two tablespoonfuls of butter, a
teaspoonful of lemon juice, the cooked
yolks of three eggs (sifted), and dash
of paprika with the sardine puree. Mix
thoroughly, shape into ovals, dip in
beaten egg and sifted crumbs, and fry in
deep fat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
A new Lot
PROBATE NOTICES.

PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested in either of the estates
hereinafter named:
Ats Probate Court at Paris, in vacation. in
and for the County Of Oxford. on the 18th day OF
Sept, In the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and nine. the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, 1t Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested, by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok.
ford Democrat, newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear at q
Probate Court to be held at said Paris, on the
third Tuesday of Oct, A. d. 1909, at nine Of the
clock in the forenoon, and he heard thereon II
they see cause:
Frank A. Shurtleff, late OF Paris, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Walter l.. Gray, the executor
therein named.
Mary c. Walker, late Of Paris, deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Charles A. Walker, the executor therein
named.
ADDISON +. HERRICK,
Judge of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:-
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
WELSH CRoQUETTEs.

This dainty is a combination of rice
croquettes prepared and cooked as usual ,
but served with rarebit dressing. Cook
them at the same time, allowing one
beaten egg and an ounce Of grated cheese
to three croquettes. Turn the rarebit
dressing over the croquettes just as 1t is
served,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
HoMINy cRooUErrEs.

This delicious breakfast dish is COM
posed Of one cupful of cold boiled homi-
ny, a tablespoonful Of melted butter, q
saltspoonful of salt, and one beaten egg
stirred till smooth. Shape into balls,
roll in -four and set in cold place over
night. Fry in hot fat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-10-05
The Land of
Puzzledom.
No. 637.-Eniama.

No. 637.-Enioma.
There's no deception about me;
I'm always on the square.
Whether l stand on head or heel.
I'm right side up with care.
Curtail me and then you will see
A comical young bear.
Retail me now. and you'll behold
An island in the sea.