18 ON LODGING, LITTER, &C. 



always to be feared in foggy weather, and in the dusk 

 of the evening, and above all, near hedges and bushes, 

 where they keep themselves in ambush. 4th. Shep- 

 herds also make fires, or at least smoke, near their 

 flocks. 



Q. What ought the shepherd to do, when wolves 

 approach the flock, or have seized upon some of the 

 sheep ? 



A. When the wolf appears, the shepherd collects 

 his flock, and sends his dogs in pursuit of him ; he 

 remains near the flock, to observe if he can see other 

 wolves ; halloos to the wolf, and encourages his dogs. 

 But if the wolf has already seized his prey, the shep- 

 herd runs after him, without, however, losing sight 

 of the flock, urges the dogs to the battle, and forces 

 him to abandon his prey, which often happens. 



CHAPTER III. 



OF THE LODGING, LITTER, AND DUNG OF SHEEP. 



Q. Is it proper to lodge sheep in enclosed stables? 



A. Enclosed stables are the worst shelter, which 

 sheep can have. The vapour from their bodies, 

 and from their dung, infects the air, and puts 

 them in a sweat ; they grow weak, and take diseases, 

 in such warm and unhealthy stables ; the wool loses 

 its strength, and the dung dries and burns it : when 

 they go out of stables, the outward air affects them, 

 when it is cold ; suddenly stops their perspiration, 

 and will sometimes give them severe sickness. 



