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keeping close to the horse, with one hand on his hip, so 

 that when he takes a long or quick stride you may not be 

 left behind, and thus be seen by the birds. Meanwhile, 

 the horse itself is acting with great intelligence. He goes 

 along slowly, lifting his legs carefully, and putting them 

 down with great deliberation, and all the while his head 

 is kept low, as though he were browsing or drinking. 

 You have been approaching the birds at an angle, and it 



Fig 5. — Tying Head to Tail 



soon becomes necessary to turn and make another tack. 

 The jmtero stops, and, going a step away from the horse, 

 motions you to step aside too, and crouch behind him. 

 He then gives the halter a sharp pull, and the horse 

 turns round so quickly that the birds scarcely notice the 

 action (Figs. 3 and 4). 



On you go again, and are soon trudging through the 

 water. There are many things to try you. The horse 



