THE FOX 
As an instance of this, while walking some years ago along a Hamp- 
shire lane in June, my attention was attracted by the unusual crowing 
of a cock Pheasant among some tall grass in a meadow on the other 
side of the hedge. On making my way through a gap I saw a Fox 
some thirty yards away from the bird, circling around his prey yet 
without appearing to notice it. The Pheasant, although quite aware of 
his enemy's presence, was making no attempt to escape, and I think the 
Fox was trying to approach near enough for a sudden spring, when 
they both saw me and each made off. 
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