274 THE EAGLE IN ENGLAND 



the season, when it would otherwise be impossible to get 

 within shot of them. The kite is made in the shape 

 of an eagle, and causes the birds to sit better, and rare 

 sporting shots they give when they rise. This kite is 

 a sure draw for any eagles in the neighbourhood. They 

 come swinging round it, completely puzzled, and cannot 

 make it out at all. The other day we were accompanied 

 for two or three hours by an eagle, a falcon, and a 

 merlin, all at the same time." 



