12 THE QUORN HUNT, 



hounds In person, a bold attempt where 

 every movement is regarded with the most 

 astute criticism. After hunting the country 

 ten seasons, the possession of Quorndon 

 Hall, with all its appurtenances, was trans- 

 ferred by Mr Assheton Smith to Mr 

 Osbaldeston, whose exploits of all kinds 

 have been duly honoured throughout 

 every portion of the civilised world where 

 manly sports are recognised. It was not 

 in the hunting field alone that he so bril- 

 liantly distinguished himself ; In the vari- 

 ous accomplishments of shooting, cricket- 

 ing, steeplechasing, and race riding, sever- 

 ally he had scarcely a rival. In the whole 

 unquestionably none, and his memorable 

 ride aofalnst time at Newmarket will for 

 ever afford an example of his great stamina 

 and pluck. 



Mr Osbaldeston's appreciations were 

 peculiarly adapted to the tastes of those 

 who hunted with him In this country ; pace 

 was a sine qua non. To find a fox quickly, 

 the moment he broke covert, to get the 

 hounds away in a body close to his brush, 



