1 84 THE HUNTING FIELD 



that there is a duplicate round of cold beef at each 

 of their houses, in case the hounds should happen to 

 pass either way. As we fear our numerous engage- 

 ments will prevent our partaking of either, we shall 

 now bid adieu to our good friends the "Farmers," 

 regretting our inability to portray them in the bright 

 colours we could wish, but, assuring them at the 

 same time, of our hearty appreciation and unfeigned 

 respect. 



