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which showed extraordinary diversion : but, in the following 

 winter, when the hinds were also carried off, such line chases 

 were exhibited as served the country people for matter of talk 

 and wonder for years afterwards. I saw myself one of the yeo- 

 men-prickers single out a stag from the herd, and must confess 

 it was the most curious feat of activity I ever beheld. The 

 exertions made by the horse and deer much exceeded all my 

 expectations; though the former greatly excelled the latter in 

 speed. When the devoted deer was separated from his com- 

 panions, they gave him, by their watches, law, as they called it, 

 for twenty minutes ; when, sounding their horns, the stop-dogs 

 were permitted to pursue, and a most gallant scene ensued. 



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