26 HUNTING REMINISCENCES 



several other trophies of the chase, " if I have been 

 successful and enjoyed a good time, I owe much to 

 the kindly advice given to me at starting by my 

 dear masters, who were my best friends until death 

 removed them. Mr. Musters used to say, ' Frank, 

 we must hold the candle to the end, play the game 

 out whatever it may be,' and the Duke of Rutland 

 often said to me, 'Make as many friends as you 

 can, Frank, and as few enemies, and then life is 

 sure to run smoothly with you.' ' 



MR. JOHN COUPLAND, M.F.H. 



