Foreword 



These short chapters on some phases of hunting 

 are a reprint of articles luritten for " Game and 

 Gun." Having been written at intervals, and 

 without any idea of subsequent collection in book 

 form, must be their excuse for their lack of 

 continuity. 



This does not pretend to be anything like a com- 

 plete manual of the sport and are merely reflec- 

 tions that occurred to me at the time. Although 

 meant chiefly as a little assistance to beginners 

 at the game, experts might find some of the ideas 

 worth their consideration. Hunting is an ab- 

 sorbing subject and the last word on it will never 

 be written, so that even this modest contribution 

 may provide something for discussion. When 

 two or three enthusiasts are gathered together 

 many pleasant hours can be spent in exchanging 

 ideas on hounds and hunting. 

 Foxhunting is the main theme in these pages, 

 but an article " The Beagle and the Hare " was 

 written at the same period, and has therefore 

 been included. However, very many of the most 

 successful amateur foxhound huntsmen have 

 graduated with beagles, and this may not be out 

 of place. 



THE AUTHOR. 



