42 THE BELVOIR HUNT. 



formed of what had occurred, and as the 

 hounds were hunting a cold scent, Cooper 

 had no difficulty in stopping them. It is 

 scarcely possible to express the deep sym- 

 pathy and regret the unhappy event occa- 

 sioned among all classes in the neighbour- 

 hood, where the noble Duke's virtues, kind 

 courtesies, and acts of liberality, are so 

 well-known and so highly appreciated. A 

 memorial had been prepared by six hundred 

 farmers and others, residing in the hunt, to 

 express their gratitude to his Grace for his 

 many acts of kindness, to thank him for 

 hunting the country, and condole with him 

 for the annoyance he had received from a 

 violent vulpecide who had shot a fox the 

 hounds were running. This was to have 

 been presented a few days after the accident 

 occurred, but was of necessity deferred to 

 a future opportunity. 



The run of the season took place after 

 this : it was from Stubton on February lo. 



