56 THE SPORTSMAN IN FRANCE. 



we had ridden them back to Rennes, a 

 further distance of twelve miles. 



On our return to town the following 

 morning we found that the owners had 

 manifested some uneasiness at our ab- 

 sence ; but on our reporting favourably 

 of the performances of their chargers, 

 they appeared to be highly gratified, to 

 which satisfaction the safe arrival of the 

 horses, I suspect, contributed in some 

 degree. 



A meeting was convened at our hotel 

 for the purpose of ascertaining the num- 

 ber of followers we were likely to be 

 honoured with, as well as to name the 

 day, the place of appointment, and other 

 matters connected with our projected 

 sport. 



This convocation was attended by all 

 the most influential inhabitants of the 

 town and environs, and a list was drawn 

 up of the volunteers for this (to them) 



