84 NATURE AND WOODCRAFT. 



the gaggle of wild geese, but the sounds appear 

 far up. 



Such is wild-shooting where game is fairly 

 plentiful. It is thoroughly hard work, though 

 in the exhilaration and excitement this is never 

 felt. Our bag is a heavy one — at least to 

 the shoulders — and its contents are as miscel- 

 laneous as the most ardent sportsman could 

 desire. 



