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160 J 22 FABLED STORIES FROM THE ZOO.
the pigeons to their fate. They were very
likely taken by some of the keepers, or, may
be, they had flown away; and here fearful
thoughts crossed the old man’s mind, for what
effect would it have upon the two women at
home ? Zeo remembered now that he thought
he had seen a dove, as an augury of peace,
hover over him the moment after his father
had thrown the net over the tigress. They
hastened their departure, and soon reached the
creek, where the old man found his felucca
securely hidden amongst the luxuriant
vegetation. They immediately set sail, homeward
bound, having first offered up grateful thanks
to their gods, to whom they attributed the
success of Zeo’s liberation.
"A storm arose on their way home, and
compelled them to seek refuge in the creek of a
small island for a couple of days. At last they
landed at Milo, not far from their own hut. It
was in the evening, as the sunset threw its
glare over the coast and sea. When they, with
buoyant and hasty steps, were approaching
their home, the old man called out to announce
his return to the women, and with precaution
prepare them for Zeo’s unexpected and happy
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