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occasion to use the whip, but it might be of inestimable 

 value at a critical moment. To turn or stop hounds 

 without the aid of a whip is a difficult matter. When the 

 regular whippers-in are present the ordinary follower 

 can leave them to perform their duties, but it can 

 easily happen they should be absent, when a fresh hare 

 getting up, or danger from rabbit-rioting, requires 

 prompt action. 



The cracking of whips seems to have a peculiar 

 fascination for some people, but, however, harmless 

 an amusement it may be at other times, it is a regretable 

 practice in the hunting field. Shy or sensitive hounds 

 are often stopped from hunting by the sound, and it 

 should only be used by officials as a warning to offenders 

 of what to expect if they continue to err. 



Beagles, and particularly the young entry, are difficult 

 to restrain from rabbits and one getting up in front of 

 them is a temptation they are often unable to resist. 

 The only way to stop or turn hounds is to get in front 

 of them, but to rate them from behind is an altogether 

 futile proceeding. If a rabbit or fresh hare should get 

 up, the man who intends to act, should without a 

 second's hesitation place himself in the Une before it 

 is too late His presence there will be sufficient in the 

 case of a rabbit, and if it is a fresh hare, the momentary 

 stoppage will enable the huntsman to get them back in 

 the original Hne. These hints are meant for those of the 

 field whom the Master has asked to carry a whip and who 

 desire to assist without officious interference with the 

 duties of the whipper-in. 



Trains, motor cars or bicycles may all be utiHsed 

 in getting to the meet, if it is too far distant for walking, 

 but in that case it is always advisable to take a change of 

 shoes and stockings. The choice of clothes must be 



