But the creature, waving its long whiskers, gently retired in front of the net.

Jean drove it towards the sea-weed, making sure of his prey.

When it found itself blockaded it rose with a dart over the net, shot across the mere, and was gone.

The young woman, who was watching the chase in great excitement, could not help exclaiming: "Oh! Clumsy!" He was vexed, and without a moment's thought dragged his net over a hole full of weed.

As he brought it to the surface again he saw in it three large transparent prawns, caught blindfold in their hiding-place.
He offered them in triumph to Mme.