I take this opportunity of thanking the Duchess of Bedford and Mr. J. G. Millais for their courtesy in allowing me the use of most valuable illustrations.

Tregonebris,

Sancreed,

West Cornwall.

March 10, 1909.

CONTENTS

CHAPTERPAGE
I.IN THE NURSERY[1]
II.EARLY TRAINING[10]
III.THE FIRST TREK[21]
IV.AT THE CREEK[39]
V.SEA AND MARSH[53]
VI.THE FAMILY BROKEN UP[69]
VII.THE OTTER AT THE TARN[83]
VIII.THE OTTER AND HIS MATE[104]
IX.FROST AND FAMINE[120]
X.TRACKED[131]
XI.BACK IN THE OLD HAUNTS[145]
XII.THE LONG TRAIL[166]
INDEX[187]

[Transcriber’s Notes] can be found at the end of this eBook.