Four Pigeons Captains All, Book 7.

"Four Pigeons" by W. W. Jacobs is a comical depiction of village life, where a group of fellows stumble into chaos through shooting parties and the mischief of a clever poacher named Bob Pretty. Set in the village of Claybury, the story centers on a group of local men wrapped up in a betting scheme controlled by Bob. The fellows face a series of accidental shootings, which leads them to distrust Bob. Through vibrant conversations and moments that highlight each character, the men navigate injuries and try to outsmart Bob, the head of the betting club. As the villagers recover, Bob uses his intelligence to twist the situation to his benefit, blending humor and silliness to create Jacobs' unique storytelling style.