102 BELT CAP. [PART i. 



inside, extending a little above the knee. When 

 on comparatively level ground, if the material of 

 which they are made is moderately light, I find it 

 rather cooler and pleasanter to leave them hanging 

 down, with the strings just tied loosely. On com- 

 ing to any really hard work in the way of steep 

 ground, when it becomes necessary to bend the 

 knee much, they can be in a moment drawn up 

 over the calf, and tied tightly so as to prevent 

 them from slipping. The slits should on no ac- 

 count be made outside, or the midges and " clegs " 

 (horse-flies) will make your life a burthen to 

 you. 



An elastic belt round the waist is infinitely 

 preferable to braces. It should be tolerably broad, 

 and fastened by a buckle, not a clasp, so that you 

 can let out a reef when you like. Very good ones 

 are made by Weatherhead, of 27 Panton Street, 

 Haymarket. 



The best kind of cap that I know for sea-fishing 

 or deer-stalking having its origin, I believe, at 

 Scatwell, in Ross-shireis very simply made as 

 follows. The crown consists of four pieces coming 

 to a point at the top, and fitting closely to the 

 head. Before and behind there are peaks to pro- 

 tect eyes and neck, and on either side, springing 



