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they descend into the valley to make their nocturnal foray. 

 This is not difficult to find out, for, this game always 

 travels in single file, and generally through the same 

 passes, their path thus is as easily distinguishable as that 

 of sheep over heather-clad hills. Hours before break of 

 day, for many may be the weary miles of climbing before 

 you make a detour to leeward so as not to give the quarry 

 your wind, push silently for the most elevated ridges. If 

 you possess a keen eye for locality and tracking you will 

 find little trouble in discovering where the game you seek 

 most frequently resort. On this point being satisfied, 

 ensconce yourself in some sheltered nook and wait for day, 







