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 that height is the Paraguay cassowary; which, to be sure, is sometimes found in Brazil. But the description of your bird, Mr. Grey, does not answer that at all. I ought to know. I do not speak at random. The only living specimen of that extraordinary bird, the Paraguay cassowary, in this country, is in my possession. It was sent me by Bonpland; and was given to him by the dictator of Paraguay himself. I call it, in compliment, Doctor Francia. I arrived here so late last night—only saw his Lordship—or I would have had it on the lawn this morning."

"Oh! then, Mr. Mackaw," said Vivian, "that was the bird which screamed last night!"

"Oh, yes! Oh, yes! Mr. Mackaw," said Mrs. Felix Lorraine.

"Marchioness! Marchioness!" continued Vivian, "it 's found out. It 's Mr. Mackaw's particular friend, his family physician, whom he always travels with, that awoke us all last night."