2 THE BELVOIR HUNT. 



parts of the country as far distant as the 

 eye can reach. To attain the summit, the 

 stranger is impressed with the idea that he 

 will have to encounter hills of much mag- 

 nitude ; but so admirably are the roads 

 arranged, that the ascent is almost imper- 

 ceptible, while every turn, or deviation, 

 presents a scene novel and attractive. 

 While it is quite consistent to admire 

 woodland scenery and picturesque views, 

 it may at the first glance appear somewhat 

 incongruous to associate floral beauties 

 with the hunting season ; but a visit to the 

 beautiful precincts of Belvoir Castle will 

 dispel that impression. " Oh, you are 

 about to treat us with an introduction to 

 the hot-houses and conservatories," I fancy 

 some of my readers may exclaim. Not a 

 bit of it, for, much as I admire them, they 

 would be out of character on such occa- 

 sions as hunting tours. It is the tasty and 

 judicious arrangement of the walks through 



