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most immediately expired ; the other was also found 

 dead at a little distance. 



The length of the chase was uncertain ; but as they 

 were seen at Redkirks,near Annan, in Scotland, distance 

 by the post-road about forty-six miles, it is conjectured 

 that the circuitous and uneven course they might be 

 supposed to take could not be less than one hundred 

 and twenty miles. To commemorate this fact, the 

 horns of the stag, which were the largest ever seen in 

 that part of the country, were placed in a tree of enor- 

 mous size in the park, afterwards called Hart-horn 

 Tree. But they have been since removed ; and are 

 now at Julian's bowser in the same county." 



THE GHEYHOUND 



Is the swiftest of the dog species, and his formation is 

 beautiful, delicate, and majestic ; having the body 

 long, the head neat and elongated, the teeth very white 

 and sharp, the ears little, the neck straight, the mouth 

 long, the breast full, the legs long and straight, and 

 the ribs round, strong, full of sinews, and taper about 

 the belly. He is easily trained for the chase when 

 twelve months old, and used generally to be kept by 

 royalty for the purposes of field sports. The original 

 name of this tribe was Gaze-hound, and at what time 

 it was changed does not appear clear. 



The invincible ardour and determined progress 

 of these animals will surmount every obstacle ; their 

 energetic velocity in pursuit of game is not to be 

 surpassed ; and notwithstanding their apparent natura' 

 simplicity and placid demeanour, they will display re 

 markable instances of fidelity, sagacity, and courage 



