Constantly sought for the supposed magical powers of its horn,
the Unicorn was not easily captured.
Although it was kind and gentle of spirit,
it was also extremely quick, graceful and sure of foot.
Which frustrated even those most experienced in their capture.

But there was one sure way to capture a Unicorn.
That was with the help of an innocent maiden.
For the guileless creature was attracted by purity
and would come trustingly forward to rest its head in the maidens' lap.

It was in this way that the defenseless and unwary creature would be taken.
Relaxed and off its feet it would be quietly surrounded and quickly netted.
And soon there were no more.