FOLK LORE OF SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NO. 3

*Hedgehog.*—Among other animals looked upon in a superstitious light, we have the hedgehog, who, in addition to his still credited attribute of sucking cows, is looked upon by our rustics as the emblem of craft and cunning; playing the same part in our popular stories as Reynard in the more southern *fabliaux*. They tell concerning him, the legend given by M.M. Grimm, of the race between the Hare and Hedgehog. The Northamptonshire version makes the trial of speed between a *fox* and hedgehog. In all other respects the English tale runs word for word with the German. *Hares.*—Besides the ancien…