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their dinner at others' expense, they are always 

 ready to sacrifice their principle, and sponge upon 

 the first acquaintance. If you go out for pleasure, 

 or with the desire of replenishing your larder, you 

 are certain to be attended ; you can not get away 

 from camp without their watchful eyes detecting 

 you. As you rise one knoll you may observe the 

 escort topping the last, and intently keeping all 

 your movements under their observation. Full well 

 do they know that if buffalo or deer fall before your 

 rifle, on the refuse that you reject, they will find 

 a bounteous repast ; or if your hands and eyes for- 

 get their cunning, and a wounded unfortunate goes 

 off, then the chances are that the whole carcass will 

 fall to their share, and a gorgeous feast on tidbits 

 ensue, for master Lupus has wonderful scenting 

 powers, and, with the trail spiced with blood, he 

 grudges no amount of exertion. 



Again, the wolf is always in disgrace ; he steals 

 your game if deserted for a few hours to procure 

 assistance to transport it to camp ; he eats your 

 lariat ropes, untying your animals, nibbles the flaps 

 of your saddles, and keeps up an unearthly serenade 

 through those hours that the tired sportsman is 

 most disposed to rest in. Is it any wonder that 



