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the least, Immiliating ; for, having one of my sons 

 out, who I am training up in the way he should go, 

 he sarcastically remarked, using some cant phrase 

 that the youth of the period are so fond of adopting, 

 " Oh ! that's the way it's done, is it % " 



After running the first hare for a length of time, we 

 lost her, and quickly found a fresh one, running her 

 well when on the grass, but the instant we crossed 

 the plough there was no scent, and we finally gave 

 up the pursuit, and ended the day's sport. Consider- 

 ing the short time Lord George has had these 

 hounds, their performance was very satisfactory, and 

 the foundation is laid for a capital pack, of which, 

 much may be expected next season. 



