INTER-OCEAN HUNTING TALES 



the branches afforded, and was in some peril. 

 The report of my rifle helped to swell the 

 chorus of the dogs, which only abated when 

 their jaws were employed to a better purpose 

 on the struggling "kitten." The poor beast 

 which had climbed the tree remained a dis- 

 appointed spectator of the fight, being unable 

 to take part. Afterward I helped him down 

 from his ridiculous although somewhat dan- 

 gerous position. 



On a number of occasions the dogs have 

 climbed trees for a considerable distance above 

 the ground. The pinon trees, where the lions 

 frequently take refuge, are supplied with 

 branches which begin to sprout near the base, 

 rendering the feat easier of accomplishment, 

 but nevertheless it is a remarkable sight to see 

 a dog up a tree, sometimes furnishing an un- 

 willing subject for a camera. Any one wish- 

 ing to obtain some impression of how a dog 

 would look in such an attitude can have his 

 curiosity satisfied by examining the photo- 

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