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have shown a score that had seldom previously been 

 made. 



The society of a companion was the only thing 

 wanting to complete the enjoyment ; for talking over 

 the results by a comfortable fire, with a goodly supply 

 of tobacco and a hot glass of Scotch whiskey punch, is 

 no small portion of the pleasure of the day's amuse- 

 ment and a fitting climax. Moreover, such exploits are 

 a bond of fellowship with a comrade which does more 

 to promote good feeling than aught else I know of. 

 If one of my old friends had been with me, that duck 

 hunt would have doubtlessly formed a standing dish 

 at our most frequented haunt for the greater part of 

 the winter, or till some performance more brilliant had 

 taken place, to throw the old yarn in the shade and 

 eclipse its splendour. 



