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used to bring it leaves in great quantities, which it would 

 eat from our hands, always preferring those of the mountain- 

 ash. The confinement, however, did not agree with it; 

 and, although supplied with grass, clover, and everything 

 we could think of, it fell off in condition, and we were 

 obliged to set it free. 



The roe has two young ones at a time, the most beautiful 

 little creatures possible. It is curious to see them, when 

 started, bound away with the greatest activity, though no 

 bigger than a cat. 



