158 ON THE GRAMPIAN HILLS. 



however was indifferent, or this stout-running hare 

 would not have so readily escaped, as when the hounds 

 were able to get on good terms with her they went 

 the pace, streaming up an exceedingly steep hill, 

 followed only by one or two daring riders. 



Keturning to the same piece of rape, a second hare 

 was speedily found, which crossed over the Shoreham 

 Road and ran along the valley to Kingston village, up 

 to Buckenham, and away over Thunder's Barrow to 

 Portslade, and thence to Mr. Gardner's, where the 

 hounds viewed her and speedily ran into her after an 

 excellent burst. It will be seen by the foregoing 

 account that there is no lack of sport with either of 

 these noted packs. To me there is something par- 

 ticularly pleasing in galloping on a clever steed over 

 the open downs. Brighton, being within such an easy 

 journey of the metropolis, offers many inducements 

 for those who wish to enjoy a few days' sport, and 

 who, from circumstances, cannot spare time to travel 

 as far as Melton, Market Harborough, or Rugby. 

 Those who do not bring their own horses will find a 

 stud of from eighty to one hundred at Mr. Dupont's 

 establishment, the West Brighton Riding -school, 

 amongst which they will be hard to suit who cannot 

 select some to please. As the horses of this stud 

 are generally in demand, it is advisable to make 

 arrangements in advance. 



