CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



THE CAPERCALI. Geographical Limits. Accidental Varieties. 

 SterileHens. Food. Roosting in the.Snow. Partial Migrations. 

 Bewilderment. Pugnacious Disposition. The Boy and Caper- 

 cali. Bewitched Bird ... ... ... ... ... page 



CHAPTER II. 



Pairing-grounds. Breeding. Habits. The Harem. Pugnacity. 

 Curious Crosses. Anserine Predilections. Enemies. Value for 

 the Table. Domestication. Treatment when in Confinement. 

 Naturalization in Scotland 19 



CHAPTER III. 



Shooting Capercali at the Pairing-ground. To the Pointer. Tragical 

 Event. Swedish Criminal Law. Shooting to the " Fogel-Hund." 

 Adventure with a Bear. Good Sport. How to make a Big 37 



