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shepherds. Even poison is used against them, as they 

 cause some loss among the young lambs. Doubtless 

 the loss is not exaggerated. But while wealthy and 

 public-spirited landowners extend a welcome to the 

 birds in England, Highland lairds might do something 

 to preserve them in their breeding-places. 



