Le Morvan, [A District of France,] Its Wild Sports, Vineyards and Forests; with Legends, Antiquities, Rural and Local Sketches

CHAPTER XI.

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Fine names--Gustavus Adolphus and the cabbages--Gustavus Adolphus no hero!--The Parisian Sportsman--Partridge shooting despicable--Wild boar-hunting--Rousing the grisly monster--His approach--The post of honour--Good nerves--The death--The trophy and congratulations 117