CHAPTER V 



HUNTING TERMS 



WAY — When a fox has 



left a cover and gone 



M^ away, or the hounds 



are gone away. 



Back — When a fox heads back, Tally-ho back ; if 



the hounds come out, the term is. Hark back. 



Billet — The excrement of the fox, which is known 



from all other by the fur of rabbits, which is 



nearly always to be seen in it. 



Burst — ^The first part of a run out of cover, if 



quick, is called a sharp burst. 

 Burst Him — A term used when a fox is killed 



owing to a sharp burst. 

 Burning Scent — When the hounds run almost 



mute owing to the goodness of the scent. 

 Breast High — Also a burning scent, when hounds 

 do not stoop their heads, and go a racing pace. 



