CHAPTER II 



OTTER hunting is intensely pleasurable from 

 " find to finish " ; it is a sport that all can 

 join in with little expense, provided they can 

 rely on strong shoe leather, and possess 

 good walking powers. There are, of course, 

 certain regulations and rules which people 

 coming out with the hounds should consider 

 it a matter of honour to conform with : i. 

 To be most careful not to do damage by 

 breaking fences, trampling down mowing 

 grass or standing corn, leaving gates open, 

 etc. 2. To strictly carry out the wishes and 

 instructions of the Master, for naturally he 

 is always desirous of showing good sport, 

 and it is upon his shoulders the responsibility 



chiefly rests. The "field" should always 



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