Once or twice the upright was peeled; but this was a mistake, for the white wand was then too conspicuous.

The bark should be left on.
Three copper wires twisted tight formed the snare itself; we twisted them like the strands of a rope, thinking it would give more strength.
The wire projected horizontally, the loop curling downwards.

It was first set up at a spot where a very broad and much-worn run--more like a footpath than a rabbit track--forked into several lesser runs, and at about five yards from the hedge.

But though adjusted, as we thought, with the utmost nicety, no rabbit would put his neck into it--not even in the darkness of the night.

By day they all played round it in perfect safety.
After waiting some time it was removed and reset just over a hole--the loop close to the opening.