CHAPTER XIII.

LITERATURE AND CORRESPONDENCE.

Death of the Rev. Mr. Smith—Mr. Smith’s helpfulness—Observation of the Partridge—The Rev. Alexander Boyd—Loch of Strathbeg—The Waterfowl at Strathbeg—Swans—Geese—Ducks—Winter and summer birds—The Ring Dotterel—A pursuit—Mr. Boyd’s article—Encouragement of native talent and genius—Death of Mr. Boyd—Publication of ‘Birds of Strathbeg’ in _Naturalist_—Mr. C. W. Peach—Writes articles for the _Zoologist_—Finches—Crows and Crab-shells—The Heron and the Crows—A fight in the air—Crows, Hares, and Rabbits—Cold and Whisky—Edward’s health fails—Again draws on his Savings Bank 252-278