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THE GALL. 



the bough of a neighbouring tree. The daughter was 

 directed to hold by this end of the halter, whilst he himself, 

 with a stout stake, roused Bruin ; and when the beast rushed 

 forth and got his head in the noose, the girl at once tightened 

 the rope, and with the assistance of her father, who soon 

 came to her aid, the bear was presently suspended high in 

 air and throttled." 



THE GALL. 



Bears, as mentioned in my former work, are in the summer 

 time frequently shot from a Gall. This, as depicted above, 



