L ENVOY. 



And thus having run my brief circle, I find myself at the spot 

 whence I started — my race is run — my shaft is shot ; and may 

 I hope that I part from thee, if uninstructed, at least not all un- 

 entertained, gentle Sportsman, and I trust not, ungentle Reader ; 

 and that some thought of me may dwell with thee, amid the 

 sere leaves of the autumnal forest, or on the boundless prairies 

 of the West ; and that between us two, although we ne'er have 

 met, and ne'er, it is most like, shall meet, some kindliness of 

 thought, some touch of mutual friendship, may exist, born 

 of tastes kindred, and pursuits common, to all who take delight 

 to be held Sportsmen. Good sport to thee, and fare thee well ; 

 and at the close, sometimes, of a slashing run, or of a capital 

 day's shooting, think upon one who would fain have been there, 

 and remember that every one of our spoiling brotherhood, who 

 is clear in the spirit, and staunch in the principle, hath a friend, 

 ever and willing servant in 



Frank Forester. 



The Cedars, August 1, 1848. 



