CHAPTER V. 

 MORE FAMOUS HORSEMEN OF THE CENTURY 



ALTHOUGH I have already devoted two chapters 

 - to short biographies of some of the leading fox- 

 hunters of the century, I find that I have omitted 

 many names which demand mention in these pages. 

 I am, therefore, deeply indebted to Mr. G. S. Lowe, 

 and I am sure that my readers likewise will feel 

 indebted for the following information in regard to 

 the welter weights of the century : — 



"When hounds are going away there will be a 

 stream of horsemen doing their very best to get 

 places, but in a minute or two half a dozen, or may 

 be a dozen, will draw out by themselves, and before 

 the pack bends right or left, which it invariably will 

 do, no matter how straight-necked the fox may be, 

 there will be two or three at least belonging to the 

 noble division of welters right in the front rank. 

 They have been looking out for a start, and have got 

 it, and wonder is how eighteen and twenty stone can 

 be carried so fast and boldly until the whole scene is 

 far in the distance. Yes, the big weights do lead 

 large fields in the most marvellous manner, and 



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