CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



The Capercali. — Geographical Limits. — Accidental Varieties. — 

 SterUe Hen». — Food. — Roosting in theSnow. — Partial Migrations. 

 — Bewilderment. — Pugnacious Disposition. — The Boy and Caper- 

 cali. — Bewitched Bird ... . . ... ... ... JM*!'' 



CBAPTER II. 



Paiiing-gi'oiinds. — Breeding. — Habits. — The Harem. — Pugnacity. — 

 Curious Crosses. — Anserine Predilections. — Enemies. — Value for 

 the Table. — Domestication. — Treatment when in Confinement. — 

 Naturalization ill Scotland ... ... ... ... ... 19 



CHAPTER III. 



Shooting Capercali at tlie Pairlrig-ground. — To the Pointer. — Tragical 

 Event. — Swedish Ciriminal Law. — Shooting to the " Fogel-Hund." 

 — Adventure witli a Bear.— fJood Sport. — How to make a Bag .37 



