From Fox's Earth 



Here at least men might have been satisfied with 

 the natural resources, and careful not to spoil its 

 wild charm. In some degree it would have com- 

 pensated for giving over her moors and her game 

 birds. 



But she has given over her wild-fowl also. 

 Scotland is modern and even advanced. Certain 

 refinements in her methods might excite envy 

 and imitation. We are informed that birds are 

 taught, by means of a horn, to fly in a particular 

 direction. It is almost as remarkable as the 

 docility of a circus horse, and might make the 

 fortune of a man who kept a caravan. It is 

 interesting, as showing what may be done by a 

 horn. To shoot the creatures so tamed and 

 summoned within reach of the gun is quite an- 

 other matter. And to insist on calling it sport 

 will really necessitate making a gift of the word, 

 and finding another name for what is more 

 legitimate. 



Developments are possible. The disease may 

 spread. The virtue of those who still maintain 

 a show of better things may be sapped. Im- 

 patient week-end guests may have to be catered 

 for. Should present fields of sport show exhaus- 

 tion or become stale, the face may be turned 

 increasingly in this direction. 



In the great lakes, whose margins dim away in 

 charming perspective, separated but by a moun- 

 tain ridge from other lakes as large and animated 



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