156 THOUGHTS ON HUNTING 



scent. He then halloos, and rides as if the d — 1 

 drove. 



If the fox break cover, you will sometimes see a 

 young sportsman ride after him. He never fails to 

 ask such a one, " Do you think you can catch him, 

 Sir?" "No." "Why, then, be so good as to let 

 my hounds try if they can," 



