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THE WAEWICKSHIRE HUNT. 



Shotteswell, and there is one more covert to mention, and 

 that we sorely miss. In old days, and not very old days 

 either, a run from Chamberlain's Gorse was of frequent 

 occurrence. Now the covert seems uncared for, and is 

 seldom drawn, and the small spinney at Hanwell is but a 

 poor substitute. As " Brooksby " wrote, the Friday 

 country consists of the line of Edge Hills, with many 

 spurs running up to it from the south ; every spur incloses 

 its valley, every valley has its brook ; and, we may add, 

 every brook has very often an occupant. The Friday 

 sportsman, however, must not fear an occasional wet jacket 

 if he wishes to be within distance when the huntsman 



HANDLES HIS FOX. 



