8 THE SPORTSMAN IN FRANCE. 



in a ball-room ; but in the field they are 

 infinitely more agreeable — out of shot. 

 I speak feelingly^ having at this moment 

 some dozen or two of No. 6 in my dexter 

 calf, having received the charge instead 

 of a hare at which a certain French baron 

 fired as the animal crossed between us. 



On arriving at the wood's side, each 

 chasseur was directed to his station, with 

 Rpiqueur or a garde de chasse, to accompany 

 him : our host's keeper was allotted to 

 me, and a very efficient ally I found him. 

 Blucher, Boatswain, and Belcher, were 



handed over to Captain P ,Mr.W , 



and myself ; — the latter was quitere- 

 covered, and he looked as if he meant 

 mischief, as he followed to the scene of 

 his late disaster. 



Our huntsman, Collins, took Boxer to 

 himself, as before, and departed with our 

 pack and the guide, to the western boun- 

 dary of the forest, in order that the game 



