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diately seized me by the coat, as if to render assist- 

 ance in raising me. Notwithstanding this parti- 

 cular affection to some, he was in the habit of 

 biting others, without giving the least warning or 

 indication of anger. He never barked, but at times 

 had a sort of whine. He was remarkably cunning, 

 and much resembled the fox; for he was in the 

 practice of strewing his meat round him, to induce 

 fowls or rats to come within his reach, Avhile he lay 

 watching, as if asleep, when he instantly pounced 

 upon them, and always with success. He was swift, 

 and had a noble appearance when running, and 

 carried his fine bushy tail inclining downwards, 

 with the body nearly one-third more extended in 

 appearance than while standing, as shown in the 

 illustration. 



I returned him to his owner some years ago, but 

 do not know whether he be still alive. 



