110 Stopping a Duel.

Luckily it proves a false alarm; and when
Mrs. Lark and family have recovered from their
fright, froggie gracefully takes his leave. Wan-
dering along by moonlight, humming a tune, he
suddenly hears a noise like loud and angry
squeaking. Coming to a small open space, he

   

beholds two field-mice engaged in mortal com-
bat, while several ugly beetles are looking on,
thinking that if either mouse is killed, they
may have a merry feast. Froggie resolves to
be a peacemaker; and with that object, be-
labours both the combatants with his guitar till
they run away in opposite directions.