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show sport good enough to warrant the 

 attempt. 



This singling out of individual localities 

 as extraordinary exceptions to the general 

 rule is very common in districts where 

 driving is still a novelty, so, for the 

 benefit of any who would lay this flatter- 

 ing unction to their souls, let us conclude 

 the chapter by propounding a short list 

 of rules, which, carefully and intelligently 

 followed, should, at least in our opinion, 

 ensure success almost anywhere, given 

 enough partridges to drive and scope of 

 ground to drive them on, but the neglect 

 of which will most assuredly mean failure 

 on any ground, be it the best-stocked 

 manor in Norfolk, or only some distant 

 lairdship in the north country. 



1. The keeper must have a good idea 

 as to the numbers, distribution, and 

 natural flight of the birds on his ground 

 before the shooting begins ; before ground 

 is shot over he must also arrange with 

 the farmers that the ground is kept quiet 

 for the day. 



