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zing on untrodden lands, See where adventurous Cortez stands; While in the heavens above his head, The Eagle seeks its daily bread. How aptly fact to fact replies: Heroes and Eagles, hills and skies. Ye, who contemn the fatted slave, Look on this emblem and be brave [Illustration] See in the print, how moved by whim Trumpeting Jumbo, great and grim, Adjusts his trunk, like a cravat, To noose that individual's hat. The sacred Ibis in the distance Joys to observe his bold resistance. [Illustration] Mark, printed on the opposing page, The unfortunate effects of rage. A man (who might be you or me) Hurls another into the sea. Poor soul, his unreflecting act His future joys will much contract, And he will spoil his evening toddy By dwelling on that mangled body. Works recently issued by SAMUEL OSBOURNE & CO. DAVOS. NOT I and other poems, by Robert Louis Stevenson. _A volume of enchanting poetry._ BLACK CANYON or wild adventures in the Far West, by S. Osbourne. _A beautiful gift-book._ _To be obtained from the Publishers and all respectable BOOK-SELLERS._ [Illustration] Stevenson's Moral Emblems. _Edition de Luxe: 5 full-page Illustrations._ Price 9 PENCE. The above speciman cut, illustrates a new departure in the business of OSBOURNE & Co. Wood engraving, designed and executed by Mr. & Mrs. Stevenson and printed under the PERSONAL supervision of Mr. Osbourne, now form a branch of their business. Today is published by _S. L. Osbourne & Co._ A Second Collection Of MORAL EMBLEMS. By _ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON._ _Edition de Luxe_, tall paper, (extra fine) first impression. Price 10 pence. _Popular Edition_, for the Million, small paper, cuts slightly worn, a great bargain, 8 pence. NOTICE!!! A literary curiosity: Part of the M. S. of '_Black Canyon_.' Price 1s. 6d. Apply to SAMUEL OSBOURNE & C^o Buol Chalet (Villa Stein,) Davos. MORAL EMBLEMS A Second Collection of Cuts and Verses. _By_ _ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON._ Author of _Latter-day Arabian Nights, Travels with a Donkey, Not I, &c._ Printers: S. L. OSBOURNE & COMPANY.
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