244 Poachers and Poaching. 



in stony crevasse or hollow tree. In summer, 

 when kittens are produced, the destruction of 

 game is almost incredible. 



Under the dark slab by the river the otters 

 breed ; but it is impossible to dislodge them. 

 Iron-sinewed shaggy otterhounds have tried, but 

 never with success. The fishermen complain of 

 the quantity of fish which the otter destroys. 

 Trout are found dead on the rocks ; salmon are 

 there bitten in the shoulder but only partially 

 eaten. 



