falconry

Falconry, unknown as a diversion to the ancients, became from the fourth century an equally delightful occupation.

Falconry (fa¨kn-ri), also called hawking, the pursuit of game by means of trained hawks or falcons.

He had developed into a dark, dashing youth, given to falconry, painting and music.

It is called La Fauconnaire, or the Falconry, and approaches two hundred feet in height, and very difficult of ascent.