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on to a more distant refuse, as this was the only den in the 

 vicinity, thus giving the eager dogs a chance, well deserved, 

 to capture their wily quarry in the meantime before he could 

 a l Tain a second haven of safety. 



We were assured by his actions now that he was about 

 all in, as otherwise he would not wish to take to earth, but 

 would keep on running, for the fox usually seems to enjoy 

 a race equally as much as the hunters and hounds, if not too 

 closely pressed. 



ASTRONOMER" Nti. 2831 M. O. S. B.. By FRANK-ANNIE 



WALKER, IS THE SENSATIONAL \VJ NN I N< 5 



FOX HOUND OF 1916-17-18. 



In twenty minutes the baying of the dogs came faintly 

 to us, and in a few short minutes Reynard was seen ap- 

 proaching the den where we stood guard to bar his entrance. 

 His tongue was hanging out and he was casting fear ml, 

 furtive glances behind him. The dogs were indeed giving 

 .him a run for his money, as the saying goes. Presently, 

 he discovered the party of hunters, and, with a look of hate 

 on his face, he veered his course sharply to the left in order 

 to avoid them, but this was. a fatal step Old "Sailor" 

 caught him as he turned and together they rolled over and 

 over on the ground, the momentum at which both were u'o- 



