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would effectually prevent it occurring again, by carrying the 
partition some way higher. Moritz, however, was not to be 
outwitted ; and his ingenuity was sufficient to overcome this 
further obstacle. Among the gymnastic arrangements set up 
for his use, was a long rope hanging from the ceiling. By 
climbing some way up it, and giving it a swing backwards 
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and forwards, he was able to bring himself within measurable 
distance of the top of the partition; and by an adroit leap, at 
exactly the right moment, to secure a footing on the top. 
Finally, we were obliged to carry the partition the whole way 
up to the roof, in order to keep the animal securely con- 
fined. He still, however, had his thoughts set on escaping. 
He used to watch the keeper with interest when the latter 
