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seldom to be killed without care, patience, and good 

 management. 



Having now, I trust, sufficiently explained the best 

 methods for killing all kinds of birds, on land ; on 

 fresh waters ; by sea ; in harbour ; out of harbour ; 

 and in every situation, that I can think of ; there 

 remains, I believe, n.o more that need be said under 

 this head. I shall therefore proceed to the other 

 subjects of the volume; and, after giving a short 

 epitome of, and some observations on, the game laws, 

 conclude, with a few hints, and a little advice, that 

 may possibly be of service, for the health and comfort 

 of a young sportsman. 



