Hence the term " treed coon," as applied to an individual when in a dangerous predicament.

Wal, she quiets down some after that, but she makes Jud as mis'able as a treed coon fer over a week.

"If it's you, don't shoot; I'll come down, as the treed coon said to the hunter."

"Talk about your treed coons, why that's old Toby sitting up there, and hanging on for dear life."