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the assistance it is possible to give. A smart second 

 whip can then be of great value to a huntsman. 



When running into a neighbouring country or where 

 it is pretty certain the earths will not be stopped, the 

 second whip must try and anticipate the sanctuary the 

 fox has in view in order to get there first. 



I am happy to say that hunt servants are a very good 

 class of men and being sportsmen themselves they 

 reahse it is their duty to be courteous to those who 

 employ them and to the field. As a rule they are on 

 excellent terms with the farmers, but should one of 

 these men, who are the backbone of hunting, do some- 

 thing to annoy a hunt servant he must bottle up his 

 anger and " turn the other cheek " with a smile. 



A whip should take care of horses he is given to 

 ride and the better the horse the greater the care. 

 If the master sees the whip does not abuse his horses, 

 does not jump unnecessary fences, and nurses them in 

 heavy going, he will be more Ukely to entrust him with 

 better class animals. However good and bold a rider 

 a whip may be, he should remember the master is 

 paying and mounting him to attend on hounds — not 

 for his own amusement. 



Young and irresponsible members of the field will 

 often try to induce a whip with a reputation for riding, 

 to lark over fences, but if he allows himself to be tempted 

 he will soon be looking out for another place. The 

 master who puts his whips on horses that require 

 making, is of course pleased to see them jumping as 

 often as possible, but he cannot expect under those 

 circumstances for the huntsman to be properly served. 



A whip who desires to get on in his profession and 

 looks forward to some day becoming a huntsman, 

 should take every opportunity of acquiring knowledge 



