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the Hounds on the side which the fox has gone to, and 

 thus avoid the risk of taking the heel way. In riding 

 forward to get a view at a fox, keep wide of the hne, 

 and never risk getting before the Hounds. " There is 

 little difference in the speed of Hounds. The great 

 difference is in the head they carry ! " 



As far as my experience goes, as long as Hounds 

 are on the line, the Field is inclined to give them a 

 chance. When off the line, and while the Huntsman 

 is casting, the Field will not stand still, and it is of no 

 use expecting them to do so. If you are hunting a fox 

 with a bad scent, and cannot get on, you are in a 

 better position if you give it up and go to draw for 

 another, than if you lose the fox and lose a lot of time, 

 and are obliged to look for another, because you don't 

 know where he has gone. 



" But," says Beckford, " never give up a beaten fox 

 while there is a chance.'' 



Some hounds in a galloping country chase well, 

 carry a good head, and don't tire ; but they draw 

 badly, will not drive a fox in covert, are idle at a check, 

 few of them trying. They do not cast wide enough, 

 and instead of trying diligently, are continually jump- 

 ing to see if the others have got on the line. This, I 

 think, is from want of tongue, and from not being 

 cheered when they hit off the line. 



