The following morning, while still lying under my overcoat, I was attracted by a noise behind my den.

I peered out very carefully and discovered the bear.

He stood on his hind legs and was noisily sniffing, investigating the question as to what living creature had adopted the custom of the bears of housing during the winter under the trunks of fallen trees.

I shouted and struck my kettle with the ax.

My early visitor made off with all his energy; but his visit did not please me.