He is besides though a little vain &silly a Bird of Courage and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on.

• 火鸡令人敬重，而且是地道的美国土种。他虽然虚荣蠢笨，但具有勇气。有穿红衣的英国侍卫兵胆敢入侵他的农庄，他会毫不犹豫地向他发起进攻。”下边是富兰克林的原文。