ELK. 
5a 
forget the impression which the caresses and trans- 
ports of this unhappy animal made upon me. A 
friend of mine, who was present at this meeting, 
could not forbear to sympathize with me, and par- 
take of my feelings.” 
Although these animals are naturally inoffensive, 
yet they will sometimes, when wounded, attack the 
aggressor with fury, and trample him to death. 
