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being set, unless he be of great strength ; sufficient, indeed, 

 to press down the spring by a grasp of the hand. As a 

 matter of fact, it is far easier of manipulation than the 

 ordinary rabbit gin, there being no easier trap to set if it 

 be attempted in the right manner. For the benefit of the 

 uninitiated we give the following instructions : Grasp the 

 trap by the left hand, so that the spring can be slightly 



FIG. 39.-HAWK TEAP. 



pressed down with the pad of the thumb, the fingers of 

 the right hand being meanwhile beneath the opposite side, 

 and the thumb extended to pull down the nearest jaw. 

 Commence by pressing down the spring, and as soon as 

 the jaw gives it will be possible to pull it right down 

 without the slightest exertion, when the other can be also 

 opened down, the flap put over it, the catch fitted, and the 

 trap is set as speedily and easily as possible and without 



