26 THE SPORTSMAN IN FRANCE. 



had given orders that a carriage was to 

 convey him to Dr. Godefroi at Rennes 

 the moment the wounded man reached 

 the chateau. As soon as the poor fellow 

 was fairly offi returned with my garde 

 de chasse and another attendant to my 

 allotted post, in the hope of having an- 

 other shot or two before the day closed in. 



A long and tedious interval elapsed ere 

 we were saluted with any notes from the 

 horns of the piqueurs, to announce that 

 they were about to recommence opera- 

 tions. The extraordinary delay which 

 took place will be accounted for here- 

 after. 



Once more the cheering sounds of the 

 tuneful pack in full cry reached us, and a 

 good look-out did we keep — at least, such 

 was my intention ; but I unfortunately 

 happened to turn round to answer a 

 question put to me by my extra atten- 

 dant, and missed the opportunity of firing 



