Rufus, a young fox rescued from the fell side, was taken to Cheshire where he accompanied his owner. After going missing, an extensive search ensued due to concern for his safety. Searchers were relieved to find him crossing the lawn after he had ventured off. His grimy coat suggested he may have rummaged through rubbish, but after some time in the bracken and heather, his coat regained its glossiness, showcasing his natural beauty as a typical fell fox.
Rufus, the young fox who in April was dug out of an earth on the fell side near one of the lakes, was lately taken to Cheshire and spent a fortnight in a hunting country.
A vigorous, almost a frantic search was made for him. It was dreaded, since he has no fear of dogs and approaches them with all the trustfulness of a puppy.
Two of the household remained up all night, and went out again at dawn to look for Rufus. They met him crossing the lawn.
The griminess of his coat almost suggested that he had been among the village ashbins. I saw Rufus the other day. The bracken and the heather had restored the glossiness of his coat.
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