94 RAMBLES AFTER SPORT. 



wait for them and tlien pot them behind the shoulder ; 

 they often run for some yards with a bullet through 

 their vitals. They more frequently trap them in regular 

 strong timber traps ; one hunter in 'Frisco used to catch 

 four or five every autumn in the Sierras. 



I didn't hear the last of that blessed bear for many a 

 long day ; in fact the fame of it preceded me to Portland, 

 for when I returned from my visit, it was considered, and 

 in truth was, a safe " draw " to ask me, quite casually of 

 course, " Oh ! I say, what's the colour of a cinnamon 

 bear. North V 



