THE BOOK OF THE OTTER 



to what they say about it, and pay no attention to 

 the utterances of a sceptical field, many of whom 

 know little or nothing about the science of hunting. 

 The line hounds are running may perhaps seem 

 a very unusual one, even to you, but if Rouser, 

 Thunder, Marksman, and a few more of your 

 trusted favourites are voicing the fact that an otter 

 is in front of them, then you can bet your life it 

 is so, and your job is to keep in touch with them 

 if possible. Always remember that an otter may 

 be found anywhere, and may do anything once he 

 is afoot or afloat. The only certain thing about 

 him is his variability. You will learn something 

 new about him every day you go out with hounds, 

 and if you store up the information thus obtained, 

 it will come in mighty useful on many a future 

 occasion. 



The Master who hunts his own hounds 

 should study the habits of otters in winter as well 

 as in summer. After a prolonged snow-fall a visit 

 to one or other of his rivers, lakes, etc., will afford a 



variety of useful information regarding the where- 



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