THE BADMINTON HUNT. 3 



point the approach to Badmhiton is super- 

 latively beautiful. The spring or summer 

 may be supposed the most appropriate 

 period to realise the prospect ; but in the 

 estimation of sportsmen, the scenery is not 

 a little enhanced when Worcester Lodge 

 is the appointed place for the hounds to 

 meet. At the extremity of what at first 

 appears to be an avenue of trees, the man- 

 sion Is conspicuous, and the elastic turf is 

 seductive to the indulgence of a three miles' 

 gallop ; but In that you would be stopped 

 about midway by a deep sunk fence, not 

 visible till you are close upon it. Neither 

 are the trees, which create such a charming 

 effect from the Lodge, planted in continu- 

 ous lines, but in well arranged clumps, 

 thus affording expansive views of the park. 

 Grand herds of deer range with their ac- 

 customed Independence. At certain seasons 

 of the year, when night approaches, they 

 will surprise an intruder with their deep- 



