Byron's Affectionate Parrot

Lord Byron was in possession of some beautiful parrots, -svith which, during the intervals of nis writing, he used commonly to amuse himself. He had rendered one of these so attached to him, that though entirely at war with strangers, it evinced the greatest anxiety to be always with him. If his lordship seemed to notice any person particularly, this bird would express its indigation and jealousy in the most amusing manner, and would immediately attack his lordship, until he bestowed his caresses on it. This little exhibition used to please him; and on one occasion he remarked: "This creature would exhibit no dlminution of affection in a cottage, nor more if I were on a throne."