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THE SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE. 



" The first glance which I obtained of this huge animal was while he was standing 

 with his side towards me." 



animal was while he was standing with his side towards me. 

 I dropped instantly on my knees in order that I might 

 more readily make search for a cartridge charged with 

 buckshot. I thought I had some in the pocket of my 

 hunting-coat. I drew from my pockets all my cartridges ; 

 placing them on the ground before me, after examining 

 each separately, I discovered, to my sorrow, that all were 

 loaded with number five shot. 



What could I do ? The moose was now facing me, 

 having changed his position and advanced a few steps 

 nearer towards me. He was now looking directly at me, 

 and seemed to be deeply interested in what I was doing. 

 At that moment I removed from my pocket a Winchester 

 rifle cartridge, calibre 44, and the idea struck me, I will 



