| 1 | Of late years an abundant shower of curates has fallen upon the North of England. | |
| 2 | It was always winter there with the north wind, and snow, and ice, and driving rain. | |
| 3 | There was a fine noise of rushing water from the crown of an oak at his back . | |
| 4 | The famous bear family lounged and played in the downpour, enjoying their refurbished home. |