human
Ben. I say
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because he died prematurely from a swelling under the throat which might, in all probability, have been cured, had a long seton been run through it, or rather under the adjacent skin,--a mode of treatment attended with the happiest results in the case of another dog attacked in a similar manner in the same kennel.
human
Ben and an old setter were K----g's only canine attendants when he was once pheasant shooting with a friend on some steep banks. K----g was at the bottom, his friend on the top. A cock-pheasant was sprung and winged by the latter. The bird not being immediately found, there was the usual cry for
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Ben.
human
Go along, said K----g. Away went the dog, who soon took up the scent and dashed off, but had not gone many yards before he started a hare; K----g had soon an opening to fire, and wounded it.
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Ben pursued it, urged on by his master, who felt sure the dog would be able to retrieve the pheasant afterwards. The hare was viewed scrambling up the bank.
human
Ben soon appeared in sight and caught it. K----g's friend much abused poor
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Ben for quitting one scent for another.
human
Do not put yourself out of humour, said K----g;
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Having allowed
human
Ben a little breathing time, K----g took him to the place where the bird fell. The dog quickly hit off the scent, K----g, now perfectly satisfied that all was right, made his friend sit down. In little more than a quarter of an hour
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Ben
human
Ben's could there have been any harm in his being taught to