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men that constitute the field and are under the master's 

 direct control. The cry of hounds, the sound of *' Gone 

 away," and the rush to secure a start, will rouse men to 

 a pitch of ardent enthusiasm that is liable to make them 

 forget all good resolutions. In the desire of everyone 

 to be first there is danger of the pack being driven over 

 the line, and it is therefore essential each member of the 

 field should obey instantly the master's word of com- 

 mand. The master's position and authority depend 

 entirely on the loyal allegiance of his field, so that 

 whether he is right or wrong in the commands given, 

 they must be accepted without question. In this way 

 only can a field be kept in control and not become a 

 disorderly crowd. 



The field, however, should not always wait for the 

 master's order to " Hold hard," but every individual 

 with any experience of hunting ought to assist him by 

 anticipating his wishes. 



Landowners and farmers expect the field that ride 

 over their land to be composed of gentlemen, a fact 

 which every man that goes a-hunting should bear in 

 mind. The man who holds a gate open or performs some 

 other Httle office deserves a word of thanks, and loose 

 silver should always be carried in the pocket to reward 

 shepherds or agricultural labourers. 



In the excitement of the chase men often lose their 

 tempers and behave in a maimer they would condemn 

 in others. Failing nerve is frequently responsible for the 

 feehng of irritation, which is apt to lead to foohsh acts 

 and violent words. In fact, it is generally safe to assume 

 that the man who loses his temper in the hunting field 

 has lost his nerve. 



Hunting is a recreation, and we go out for the purpose 

 of enjoying ourselves, which is in danger of being spoilt 



