One of the first things which struck me when I came to know a little more about the feelings and ways of my neighbours in the Malvern Hills, was the good understanding which existed between man and beast.

I am afraid I must except the poor sheep, for I never heard them spoken of with affection, nor do I consider that they were the objects of any special humanity even on their owners' parts.

This must surely arise from their enormous numbers.

"How can you be fond of thousands of anything ?" said a shepherd once to me, in answer to some sentimental inquiry of mine respecting his feelings towards his flock.

That is the fact.