1 6 THE BADMINTON HUNT. 



in the field. I greatly regret never having 

 had the pleasure of seeing his Lordship per- 

 form, but universal acclamation resounds 

 in the highest terms of praise, and the ex- 

 traordinary runs the hounds have had, 

 afford the strongest confirmation of his 

 skill. 



The fondness for hunting extends through 

 the family, as the Duchess of Beaufort 

 frequently honours the field in her carriage ; 

 and Lord Henry Somerset, who, as well 

 as the Macquis, holds a commission in the 

 Blues, never loses an opportunity of hunt- 

 ing ; Lord Arthur Somerset is also a con- 

 stant attendant; and Lady Blanch Somerset, 

 a most graceful and accomplished horse- 

 woman, rides to hounds with intrepid 

 courage. Foxhunting would never have 

 attained the popularity it has, but for the 

 patronage accorded by the fair sex ; and 

 every sportsman must feel grateful for it. 

 Then there is a charming little private 



