"Bearing His cross, while Christ passed forth forlorn, His God-like forehead by the mock crown torn, A little bird took from that crown one thorn. To soothe the dear Redeemer's throbbing head, That bird did what she could; His blood, 'tis said, Down dropping, dyed her tender bosom red. Since then no wanton boy disturbs her nest; Weasel nor wild cat will her young molest; All sacred deem the bird of ruddy breast."
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"The Redbreast: A Bréton Legend", quoted, but author unknown, in Notes and Queries, 4th series, iv (6 November 1869), p. 390, claimed by John Hoskyns-Abrahall, at p. 507
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