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did things thoroughly, so that the business of the 

 hunt was carried on without a hitch. One of the 

 things on which he insisted, and which I consider 

 most important, was that the country should be 

 drawn and hunted fairly. It is a matter that not 

 only affects sport, but is essential in keeping on 

 good terms with covert owners and occupiers of 

 land. 



There had been rumours that Lord Lonsdale 

 might take the Quorn, and before the season closed 

 the matter was settled ; his brother, Mr. Launcelot 

 Lowther, to act for him in his absence. 



