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field glasses saw the
beasts in full flight for
North Cornwall.
Startled, we threw off
everything from our sledges
and started. It was the
longest, fastest ride I have
ever had – at least 3 1/2
miles, bounding from ridge
to ridge. Before we
were ready, Meary's wolf dogs ran away, breaking off
the court and she after
them yelling for them
to stop. She rejoined us
when about half way
out. During this run she
noticed salmon and bear
tracks – a good test of
good eyes!
Far ahead of us we
could see the mother
and two little black cubs.
By her side which we
could see to be cubs. The
mother turned twice as if
to stand and fight but
42 dogs galloping toward her
called her courage to fail.
about ten more dogs