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his master. He will fetch and carry at command, and will dive to the 
bottom of deep water in search of a piece of money, which he will bring 
vut, and deposit at the feet of the person by whom he was sent. Cowper 
has recorded, in a pleasing poem, an instance of sagacity and of a desire to 
gratify a master, which was displayed by his spaniel, Beau. As he was 
walking by the Ouse, he was desirous to obtain one of the water-lilies, which 
grew in the river, but was unable to reach it. Beau seemed disposed to 
assist him, but the poet called him off, and pursued his ramble. On his 
return, however, Beau rushed into the stream, cropped a lily, and laid it at 
his master’s feet. ‘ 
THE HARRIE R! 
Is closely allied to the beagle, though larger, more swift, and vigorous. It 
is ardent in the chase, and frequently outstrips the fleetest sportsman. A 
mixed breed, between this and the large terrier, forms a strong, active, and 
hardy hound, which is used in hunting the otter. It is rough, wire-haired, 
thick-quartered, long-eared, and thin-shouldered. 
THE SPANISH POINTER? 
Is derived, as its name implies, from Spain, but has long been naturalized 
in England, where great attention has been paid to preserve the breed in 
all its purity. It is remarkable for the aptness and facility with which it 
receives instruction, and may be said to be almost self-taught; whilst the 
English pointer requires the greatest care and attentfon im breaking and 
training for the sport. Buton the other hand, it is less capable than the 
English pointer of enduring fatigue. It is chiefly employed in finding 
partridges, pheasants, &c. 
1 C. Gallicu;. 2 C. avicularis. 
