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another after a snow-storm Singular service rendered to a child The 

 thief detected by his Dog Sin will find out the transgressor The 

 Bloodhound An instance of its power The Pointer Anecdotes 

 Attachment of a Pointer to a China Goose The Spaniel Singular 

 proof of its memory and affection Story of Dr. Walsh's Dog Quail 

 Instances of strong attachment The carnage of battle stopped by the 

 sight of a Dog The Water Dog Remarkable fact The Terrier- 

 Anecdotes The Newfoundland Dog Deliverance from drowning and 

 fire by this animal The power of one variously displayed An intem- 

 perate man rescued from death by means of his Dog . . . .126 



THE GOAT. 



Its peculiar qualities The Goats of Switzerland These animals the 

 leaders of large flocks of Sheep from the plains of Aries towards the 

 Alps Strong attachment of a Goat 1/0 



THE BAT. 



Admirable adaptation of the Bat for flight Various uses of the flying 

 membrane Analogies in other animals Habits of the Bat The long- 

 eared Bat The Barbastelle Unwarrantable prejudice against these 

 creatures 1"5 



THE HEDGEHOG. 



Uncommon mode of defence Wanton assaults on the Hedgehog con- 

 demned Account of one Familiarity of others 181 



