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to halloo the dogs too much : it is far better to allow them 

 to take their own way : every doubling of the hare should 

 be followed, nor 13 she properly hunted when this is not the 

 case. Every step should be traced through greasy fallows, 

 and flocks of sheep ; nor should they even be cast, but under 

 unavoidable circumstances. 



" Let all be hush'd 

 No clamour loud, no frantic joy be heard ; 

 Lest the wild hound run gadding o'er the plain 

 Untractable, nor hear thy chiding voice." 



The natural ardour of the pack, on such an occasion as this, 

 will lead even the best dogs wide of the scent, while too 

 much encouragement, and crowding close upon them, may 

 completely render recovery impossible. Sportsmen who un- 

 derstand thoroughly the nature of the chase will always 

 avoid this. When a little time has elapsed they may then 

 be approached nearer, and more encouragement given to 

 them ; always avoiding, however, pressing so close upon 

 them, as to prevent them from turning, should they over- 

 run the scent. On high roads and dry paths be always 

 doubtful of the scent, nor give them much encouragement ; 

 but when a hit is made on either side, you may halloo as 

 much as you please, nor can you then encourage hounds too 

 much. A hare generally describes a circle as she runs, 

 greater or less, according to her strength, and the openness 

 of the country. In enclosures, or where there is much 

 cover, the circuit is generally so small that it proves a con- 

 stant puzzle to the hounds. They have a gordian-knot in 

 that case, ever to unloose ; and though it may afford matter 

 of speculation to the philosopher, it is always contrary to the 

 wishes of the sportsman. 



'^ Huntsman 1 her gait observe ; if in wide rings 

 She wheels her mazy way, in the same round 



