CONTENTS xxi 



FAOX 



LETTER XIII 

 The description of a Fox-chase attempted 77-81 



LETTER XIV 



Remarks on the foregoing letter When an early hour is necessary Some observa- 

 tions on the drawing of Hounds Bad Sportsmen described A gentleman's 

 extraordinary knowledge of Hunting To make Hounds steady and draw well 

 recommended Much noise at the finding of a Fox censured . . . 82-86 



LETTER XV 



Remarks on Letter XIII continued Some directions to the Huntsman and Whipper- 

 in Of style in killing a Fox Of changing from one Fox to another Rules to 

 be observed when this happens Some observations on the casting of Hounds 

 Riding too close upon them censured ....... 87-91 



LETTER XVI 



Remarks on Letter XIII still continued Of halloos Some remarkable instances 

 of them When a Fox ought not to be given up When a pack of Fox-hounds 

 may be suffered to try back When Sportsmen ought to be silent Method of 

 treeing a Fox described When it is the best time to eat Mm . . . 92-95 



LETTER XVII 



A digression in favour of Fox-hunting View halloos, when too frequently given, 

 censured Of stopping the tail Hounds and throwing them in at head Of 

 Skirters, when they do hurt A hint to those who follow Hounds When Foxes 

 are in too great plenty how to disperse them A Frenchman's opinion of a Fox- 

 chaee . 96-100 



