WIND.

A resident on the banks of the Thames at Kingston observes, that when

the swan flies any distance _against the wind_, however serene and fine

the weather may appear, a wind, amounting almost to a hurricane, is

always certain to ensue within twenty-four hours afterwards, and

generally within twelve. If they fly _with the wind_, which rarely

occurs, it seems to be merely for their amusement, or for reaching some

certain spot in a quicker way than floating down the tide, and in this

case no change takes place. The gale is usually unaccompanied by wet,

though sometimes a heavy shower will be brought up with it.[109]