176 IMANAGEMENT OF SHEEP. 



done, to look in the corners of fences, behind trees or what- 

 not, in the immediate vicinity, as some may be concealed, 

 and the stiffness consequent of their wounds will make them 

 unwilling to return with the flock, unless discovered and 

 aroused. Some work may be saved by this little piece of 

 vigilance, as they may get mixed with other flocks subse- 

 quently brought up. 



