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that in case the deer is forced to turn to either 

 flank during the flight the outer dogs would have 

 the opportunity for a rush to seize him. On the 

 occasion in question the stag kept on straight, 

 and the ground being very precipitous, and inter- 

 sected with 'sholahs,' he contrived to elude his 

 fierce and hungry enemies. He was observed, on 

 reaching a slab of rock, to double back down its 

 precipitous side into the sholah beneath ; this was 

 the first check to the pack, who craned over the 

 spot, and seemed to be bewildered for a time ; 

 however, taking up the scent, and apparently 

 assured that the deer was below, they too got 

 down after their prey. Meanwhile, the deer get- 

 ting clear of the wood, obtained a good start ; 

 only three dogs came out of the sholah and re- 

 sumed the chase ; another wood favoured the 

 stag, and on his reappearance two of the dogs 

 alone followed at a long interval, so it is to be 

 hoped the stag escaped. 



4 At another time a gentleman saw a pack in 

 chase of a sambur close to him, and noticed 

 that the dogs, in their rushes at the deer, attempt- 

 ed to seize the animal at the flank ; arid we can 

 well understand how easily, with their peculiarly 

 sharp fangs, they are enabled to tear through the 

 flesh and skin, causing the entrails to protrude, 

 and thus soon despatch their victim. On this oc- 



