I. THE DOWNS : An entrenchment 

 Ways of larks Hares : a 

 combat Happiness of animals 

 Ants : a long journey . 13 



II. A DROUGHT : Ancient garrison 

 of the entrenchment Tradi- 

 tions of forest Curious ponds 

 A mirage . . . .28 



III. THE HILLSIDE HEDGE: Its birds 



and flowers A green track 

 The springhead . . -55 



IV. THE VILLAGE : The washpool 



Village industries The belfry 

 Jackdaws Village chron- 

 icles 76 



V. VILLAGE ARCHITECTURE : The 

 cottage preacher Cottage so- 

 ciety The shepherd Events 

 of the village year ... 96 



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