CHAP. XIX. 



SAGACITY AND CUNNING OF HOGS. HIDING IN 



CANES. 



ALTHOUGH hogs appear to be heavy and stupid, 

 they somewhat resemble the elephant, in possess- 

 ing more sagacity and cunning than most other 

 animals, and often out-manceuvre the most ex- 

 perienced sportsman. Although there are in- 

 stances to the contrary, it may be considered 

 their general custom, that when they are fairly 

 off from a sugar cane, where they resided only 

 for a time to feed, they never stop long in any 

 cover, between that cane and their general place 

 of resort; therefore, whenever a hog enters 

 another cane, or any kind of cover, the hunter 

 should ride round as quickly as possible to 

 the opposite side, to observe where he breaks 

 through ; it is necessary that he should keep out 

 of sight, for when the hog arrives at the edge 

 of the cane, or cover, (which he will in a sur- 

 prisingly short time,) he always takes a survey 

 before he ventures out, and if he sees his pursuer, 

 he will most probably turn about and break in 



