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pathy to each other. A young dog shudders at 
the sight of a wolf ; he even shuns his scent* 
which* though unknown* is so repugnant to his 
nature* that he comes trembling to take protection 
near his master. A dog who is stronger* and who 
knows his strength* bristles up at the sight* 
testifies his animosity* attacks him with courage* 
endeavours to put him to flight, and does all in his 
power to rid himself of a presence that is hateful 
to him. They never meet without either Hying 
or fighting; fighting for life and death* and 
without mercy on either side. If the wolf is the 
stronger* he tears and devours his prey ; the dog* 
on the contrary* is more generous* and contents 
himself with his victorv ; he does not seem to 
think that the body of a dead enemy smells well ; 
he leaves him where he falls* to serve as food for 
birds of prey* or for other wolves* since they 
devour each other ; and when one wolf happens 
to be desperately wounded* the rest track him by 
his blood* and are sure to show him no mercy. 1 
The dog* even in his savage state* is not cruel ;■ 
he is easily tamed* and continues firmly attached 
to his master. The wolf* when taken young* 
becomes tame* but never has an attachment ; na- 
ture is stronger in him than education ; he resumes* 
with age* his natural dispositions* and returns* as 
soon as he can* to the woods from whence he was 
taken. Dogs* even the dullest kinds* seek the 
company of other animals ; they are naturally 
disposed to follow and accompany other creatures 
besides themselves ; and even by instinct* without 
any education* take to the care of flocks and 
herds The wolf* on the contrary* is the enemy of 
all society : he does not even keep much company 
with those of his kind. When they are seen in 
packs together* it is not to be considered as a 
peaceful society* but a combination for war j they 
