But they were more addicted to horse and donkey flesh if obtainable.

For purposes of poisoning them I used to buy donkeys at a dollar apiece and cut them up for bait.

With hounds they gave good sport in a suitable country.

But it is expensive work, as many dogs get killed, and no dog of any breed, unless maybe the greyhound, can or will singly and twice tackle a lobo wolf.
In the springtime, when the calves are dropping pretty thick, it is exceedingly interesting to note the protective habits of the mother cows.

For instance, when riding you will frequently come on a two or three days' old baby snugly hidden in a bunch of long grass while the mother has gone to water.