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 The Half-Bird.

Vainly the ostrich endeavors to fly: he but awkwardly saileth

When he is moving his feet over the issueless sand.[13]

Der Halbvogel.

Fliegen möchte der Strauss, allein er rudert vergeblich,

Ungeschickt rühret der Fuss immer den leidigen Sand.