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THE STORY OF THE WOLF . 
ticated dogs. The stronger pursue and "destroy it, the weaker fly from it 
in terror. In the earlier part of English history it is frequently mentioned 
as a common and dreaded pest. It was finally extirpated in England about 
1350, in Scotland about 1600, and was not entirely destroyed in Ireland until 
the beginning of 1700. It is still found in parts of France, Russia, and the 
whole of Western Asia. 
Wolves inhabit both open country and forests; and although generally 
found in pairs, or solitary, they at times, and more especially in winter, asso¬ 
ciate in large numbers. They wander abroad both in the daytime and at 
night. Although usually cowardly, the wolf becomes bolder and more daring, 
stealing its prey by night, when driven by hunger, or when hunting together. 
Stories of the attacks of wolves, when in packs, upon travelers in Russia 
are numerous. In the year 1895 no> less than 161 persons fell victims to 
