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its bold velocity in pursuit of game has always been 

 matter of astonishment to the lovers of sport; and, 

 notwithstanding its natural simplicity and peaceable 

 demeanour, it is remarkable for fidelity, sagacity, 

 and couraa'e. 



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43. The Beagle. 



Beagles are inferior to harriers in size, although 

 they possess precisely the same properties. They 

 are the smallest of the hound race used in this coun- 

 try, are exquisite in their scent of the hare, and in- 

 defatigably vigilant in their pursuit of her ; though 

 not equal to the greyhoimd in speed, they are in 

 perseverance; they follow her through all her wind- 

 ings, and by their scent trace and retrace her foot- 

 steps in a wonderful manner. 



44. The Harrier. 



The harrier, which chiefly differs from the beagle 

 in beino; somewhat larirer, is verv nimble and vi2"or- 

 ous. It pursues the hair with the most impetuous 

 eagerness, and gives her no time to breathe or dou- 

 ble. The most eager sportsmen generally find it 

 sufficient exercise to keep in with their speed. 

 They exert their voices with great cheerfulness, and 

 make delightful harmony. 



A mixed breed, between this and the large terrier, 

 forms a strong, active, and hardy hound, used in 

 hunting the otter. It is rough, wire haired, thick- 

 quartered, long-eared, and thin-shouldered 



45. The Terrier. 



This animal is supposed to have derived his name 

 from terra, the earth, on account of the avidity with 

 which he penetrates into every hole, particularly 

 when in pursuit of his own game, being an implaca- 

 ble enemy to vermin of every kind. He not only 

 torments the fox, martin, badger, wild rabbit, wea- 

 zel, polecat, and rat, but endeavours to hunt every 



