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such a run is out of all question. From what I hear 

 from those in it, the description in the paper is faithful 

 and reliable. At Sturton it became intermittent, with 

 frequent casts, some very wide, in which the Viscount 

 shewed great knowledge, patience, and perseverance. 

 The last cast to Cottam Osiers was a very long one, and 

 I thought a forlorn one; but "Hope springs eternal," &c., 

 and it answered. There were the two chances, the run 

 fox and a fresh one : fortune favoured the brave, and 

 Morgan assured nie the killed fox was the Gringley fox. 

 It was indeed a remarkable run, but nothing to stop a 

 hunting man, or tire a horse in good condition. The 

 country was not heavy, as described in the paper, for I 

 never saw the clays ride better, in which I am borne 

 out by Beevor and many others. My little nag witnessed 

 the obsequies, and trotted home as lively as a kitten. 

 I enclose the account of the run from the Eetford paper, 

 and of the following Monday's proceedings. 



I should say, knowing the country, and accepting the 

 description as reliable, it was a far better day's sport 

 than the Gringley day, but perhaps not so satisfactory 

 to the Viscount, killing his fox after two hours and 

 twenty-five minutes, under great difiiculties, in which he 

 delights. The Monday's sport would be the best for the 

 riding man. Lord Galway can do and appreciate 

 both. ^ * ^ ^ * 



Yours very truly, 



E. Eaynes. 



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