more. Without doubt, Hounds would do more for 

 their Huntsman if they loved him better." Perfec- 

 tion in handiness is to work without a Whipper-in. 



Goodall, Huntsman to the Belvoir, was very fond 

 of his Hounds, and they were fond of him. At the 

 meet, they would follow his horse in a semi-circle close 

 up to his stirrup-iron, looking up and watching him. 

 He never deceived or neglected them, and he was 

 continually cheering and making much of them ; but 

 he let his men crack into them without rating if they 

 did anything wrong. ** When he wanted them he 

 invariably went himself to fetch them." 



What is wanted is a quick-hunting pack of Hounds, 

 and to use them quietly. During Cubhunting, 

 Hounds should be divided into equal lots — dogs and 

 bitches mixed. Hunt alternate days. After eight or 

 nine weeks form them into packs more sorty and 

 better matched. In spring hunting, when short of 

 Hounds, make them into two lots again, and work 

 alternate days. Any Hound that is wild and 

 obstinate may do an extra turn with either pack. 



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