12 INTRODUCTORY. 



Let not the ignorant in this matter think that the 

 true sportsman follows his occupation for the sake of 

 the game alone. Who would labor as the sportsman 

 labors, merely to bag a few quail and woodcock, which 

 he will perhaps give away on his return home ? No, 

 it is the sport itself the excitement of the chase 

 which makes him so active and persevering. It must 

 be experienced to be enjoyed, and must be loved to 

 be experienced. 



To the fields and woods then, with dog and gun, 

 and enjoy this most manly of all exercises, which not 

 only gives health and long life to the sportsman, 

 but makes him a power to be felt in the nation's 

 defence ! 



