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A steady, close-hunting retriever or a 

 spaniel makes the best dog for the work ; 

 and it never should be necessary to tie 

 your dog up during the drive ; it takes 

 away his sense of responsibility, and 

 makes him capable of any enormity when 

 he is let loose. 



Now let us suppose the day has come 

 when you are to make your first essay at 

 the driven grouse. 



Once arrived on the ground, the places 

 for the first drive are usually settled by 

 drawing, the guns moving up two places 

 between each drive, so that all may have 

 equal chances during the day. 



Having drawn your number and found 

 out where your butt is, go quickly and 

 quietly to your place. Let the other guns 

 stay " coffee-ho using " if they will, but you 

 wish to make the most of your chances 

 to-day ; you may very easily score a stray 

 bird or two by being in your place betimes, 

 and, in any case, you will give yourself 

 plenty of time to make all your arrange- 

 ments and be ready for action when the 



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