She went there a great deal to study the animals, and was particularly fond of the "poor dear ratel" that used to turn somersaults.
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind
Dere'll be mighty little honey on dis place 'fore long if we don't drop on to Mr ratel.
"Old Hendrik's Tales"
Arthur Owen Vaughan
"But, Ou' Ta'," demanded Annie, "why is the ratel always after the honey?"
"Old Hendrik's Tales"
Arthur Owen Vaughan