ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DIKE 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

ONE OF THE WINDMILLS.

the wall; and to this are fastened two prodigious arms,
formed somewhat like ladders, bearing great sheets of can-
vas, whose business it is to catch the mischief-maker and
set him at work. These mills stand like huge giants
guarding the country. Their bodies are generally of a
dark red; and their heads, or roofs, are made to turn this
way and that, according to the direction of the wind.
Their round eye-window is always staring. Altogether,

they seem to be keeping a vigilant watch in every direc-
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