A cheer would bring them together in a moment 

 and save time, as a Huntsman often sees that it is 

 good before any Hound dares to speak ; he may 

 anticipate a Hound speaking, and a sHght word will 

 bring their heads in the right direction. 



When on a line, keep behind the Hounds, and 

 encourage them to work up to the leading Hounds. 

 Don't ride up to the leading Hounds, and " View 

 Holloa " for the rest to come up to you. That effectu- 

 ally prevents any Hound from using his nose, or 

 hearing the cry of the leading Hounds. In casting 

 give them plenty of time, and let them try in front of 

 you ; don t you ride before them. 



I've seen Goodall, when his Hounds checked, stand 

 still and let them cast themselves. When they had 

 had time enough, he would give a slight cheer suffi- 

 cient to make them look up, and wave his hand in the 

 direction he wished them to go, and they'd cast them- 

 selves as handily as well-broken setters. I've also 

 frequently seen him encourage them to try in two 

 directions at the same time. In casting give your 

 Hounds time to try according to the quality of the 

 ground, and always take advantage of every bit of 

 good scenting ground. 



A common practice in a grass country, in going 



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