FOXES 



that I saw in 1898, in broad daylight, without 

 counting those chased by dogs, and at least as 

 many the year before, and I think perhaps that 

 that is about an average, for most farmers inter- 

 ested in such matters whom I have asked, can 

 recall at least one or more that they have seen 

 each season. 



Foxes possess in the highest degree the love 

 of hunting, and under the excitement of the 

 chase are apt to throw caution to the winds. 

 The swallows drew my attention one morning 

 to a fox creeping towards the barn under cover 

 of a stone wall, and evidently intent on mischief 

 Presently he sprung over the wall at a hen that 

 had strayed away from the yard, and the next 

 instant both came hurtling toward me across 

 the field, the hen cackling hysterically, and the 

 fox bounding along after her in silence, with 

 his yellow fur and bushy tail flashing in the 

 sunlight. It was one of the most beautiful and 

 really thrilling scenes I have ever witnessed, and 



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