In a beautiful, antiquated little rural hamlet peace reigns supreme. The inhabitants in their picturesque costumes make interesting studies of the “simple life,” as they happily move about their labors. Following this idyll of quaint, calm life, we see the entire population in an awful uproar, for a terrible, indescribable beast has been seen in the streets, a beast with the form of a wolf, but covered with bird-like feathers. While a few stand guard over their homes and fields, others consult a learned man, who, after deep research, finds the beast is the prehistoric ornitholupus, an animal half bird and half wolf. The entire populace, the police, and soldiery now organize a hunt to rid the dear town of the monster. The search covers the entire country-side, furnishing many amusing incidents. Particularly pleasing are the frantic efforts of the police to and enough courage to attack the beast. Consternation and pleasure reign hand in hand when the cause of this great flurry is found to be the mayor’s dog, which his children have covered with feathers.