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of cheese, or a few pieces of chocolate, will be found 

 useful adjuncts, in default of a more substantial lunch, 

 which however can generally be obtained by killing- 

 some small game, which can readily be prepared for 

 the table in a short space of time, by those who know how. 



We are also decidedly of opinion that advantage 

 should be taken of any existing opportunities for 

 conveying with one when leaving camp whatever is 

 necessary to ensure as far as possible personal comfort 

 while in the field. We regard it as a great mistake- 

 to neglect to make the most of circumstances in this 

 way. Rains or other sudden changes of weather may 

 occur; or it may be found impossible to return before 

 the following day; the distances to be traversed are 

 often considerable, and game may have to be followed 

 a long way. In such a case the man who takes 

 nothing with him to guard against exposure and 

 unnecessary hardship may in consequence have to- 

 undergo much discomfort, and even possible suffering, 

 which might easily have been prevented by judicious 

 foresight, and without unduly encumbering himself and 

 his attendants. This is bad work, and if frequently 

 repeated is sure to tell upon the foolish man's health 

 and constitution, in the long run. 



The oldest and the best hunters and travellers are 

 always the cleverest managers in this respect; they 

 never carry one unnecessary article, but are rarely or 

 never caught out in the open destitute of resources 

 in the way of food and extra clothing, to meet 

 eventualities. 



It would of course be quite impossible to specify 

 what things should be taken, and what left behind, as 

 this will depend entirely upon the nature of the climate 



