

A CAST OF FALCONS ON THE WRIST : HOLLAND 

 The birds are carried hooded until the game is started. Then the hood is doffed, tiie leash slipped 

 from the swivel and the falcons cast off, singly, unless the game is large and powerful. The rest lies with 

 the birds. 



FALCOMK 



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 LURED THITHER BY THE BAIT PIGEON 



Nearby is the " sock " into which the hawk will be thrust, while jesses and bell are attaciied to the legs. 

 Much skill and dexterity are required, for an outraged falcon is no easy thing to handle, and can inflict 

 severe punishment with its great needle-sharp talons. The beak, though a capable weapon, is not used 

 even in self-defense. 



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