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We then had a hearty reception from the 

 huntsman, and a chat on our way to Bucknell. 



Entering the kennel, we began our inspection 

 of the young hounds, and received every informa- 

 tion from Winfield, who was very eloquent and 

 learned in pedigrees. On finishing the entry, 1 1^ 

 couples, I said : " A short lot ! " 



" Oh ! I could not make room for more," said 

 Winfield, "our old hounds are so fresh and good." 



On this occasion Winfield was charming, 

 talking, with great glee, over the days we had 

 hunted together during the two previous seasons. 

 I said : " Tom, I know more about hounds running 

 (and that is not much) than I do about them 

 when standing still. Be so good as to draw out 

 your best puppy and shew it to me." 



" I will, with pleasure. Let Gratitude out, Ben. 



There, sir, that is what I call a beauty. Is not 



that a beautiful head ? set on a neck which looks 



longer than it is, because her shoulders are long 



and flat, pointing to her ribs ; they should be 



that way, not towards their ears ; and I like them 



light at the points ; no animal I have to do with 



can get along with comfort if it has heavy 



shoulders. Then the next point is the elbows ; 



not pinned in, nor stand too much out ; these are 



just right. 



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