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to a holloa are devoid of common-sense, and frequently 

 when they get there they are in too great a hurry ; 

 they ask, ' Which way did he go,' and don't wait for 

 the answer, and the general consequence is you mis- 

 take the place, and have to return for information. 

 The less you hurry on this occasion the more time 

 you save. Wherever the fox was seen for a certainty, 

 is the surest and best place to take the scent, and 

 besides the certainty of going right, you probably 

 will get on faster than by any other means." 



If Hounds check crossing a road full of horsemen, 

 if you have nothing to guide you, try towards the 

 horses first ; they will stand still while you do so. 

 If you try from them, they will follow you, and you 

 can never get back to the ground again where they 

 checked if you wish it. 



Hounds that are riotous in covert should be flogged 

 in covert. Never rate Hounds except K/kile in com- 

 mission of a fault ; rather take the rebels out alone, 

 and lead them into mischief, and then drill them. 



" Hounds must be made obedient," says Beckford, 

 " but all the chastisement that can be inflicted will 

 not make Hounds obedient, unless they are made to 

 understand what is required of them." 



" It is the judicious encouragement of Hounds to 



