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which the pack is annually recruited will in the near 

 future include some home-bred youngsters. 



Of the old pack, which was sold in 1825, we can 

 scarcely hope to know more than what we learn 

 from Dr. Colly ns' book. It will be observed by 

 those who are acquainted with the first edition 

 that the illustration purporting to be derived from 

 a picture in the author's possession, of two hounds 

 of the old pack, varies in some respects from that 

 which accompanies the work as now republished, 

 and for which the same origin is claimed. Whilst 

 no explanation of this circumstance can be given, it 

 should be mentioned that the picture is now the 

 property of the author's son. Dr. John Collyns of 

 Dulverton ; to whom and to many others who have 

 tendered their assistance in his task the editor 

 desires to record his indebtedness and grateful 

 acknowledgment. 



