Stags Quotes
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So the horns of the stag are sharp to offend his adversary, but are branched for the purpose of parrying or receiving the thrusts of horns similar to his own, and have therefore been formed for the purpose of combating other stags for the exclusive possession of the females; who are observed, like the ladies in the times of chivalry, to attend to the car of the victor. The final cause of this contest amongst the males seems to be, that the strongest and most active animal should propagate the species, which should thence become improved (Stags Quotes)
The stag tells him that he is the eldest of the sons - the father’s favorite - and he warns the father that if he tries to shoot any of the stags, their antlers will tear him to pieces. (Stags Quotes)