DIANA AND THE CHASE 7 



should not hunting admit the patronage of a lady ? The ancients, you 

 know, invoked Diana at setting out on the chase, and sacrificed to her at 

 their return : is not this enough to show the propriety of my choice ? At 

 all events, I assure myself that you will approve her attendants, Health, 

 and Contentment. 



I shall now take my leave of you for the present. In my next Letter 

 I shall proceed according to your desire, till I have answered all your ques- 

 tions. Remember, you are not to expect entertainment : I wish that you 

 may find some instruction : the dryness of the subject may excuse your 

 want of the one, and I cannot doubt of your indulgence whilst I am obeying 

 your commands, though / should fail in the other. 



