BEiyVOiR Hunt. 121 



the Salt Becks they reached the castle in 

 fifteen minutes, and pushed on to Woolsthorpe, 

 where reynard dodged about the outskirts, and 

 was slowly hunted by Barrowby Stainwith to 

 Muston Gorse. Without dwelling hounds 

 worked on a weakening scent over the Redmile 

 road, as if for Stathern. The effect of an altered 

 course was for the worse, as the pack could 

 scarcely drag on below Barkston Woods, and 

 had to be content with deferring their hopes 

 till the next merry meeting. There had 

 been a capital spell of diversified hunting 

 for an hour and a half, the first part at 

 racing pace, succeeded by interesting hound 

 work to the finish. 



Up to the setting in of frost the season 

 ending April, 1896, had been very successful, 

 capital sport having generally been obtained. 

 It was, however, disastrous to the hunt staff, 

 Frank Gillard having experienced four severe 

 falls, which necessitated his withdrawal from 

 the field for some time. In his absence 

 Harry Maiden, the first whip, fulfilled the 

 duties of his office with tact and ability. But 

 he, too, had some nasty falls ; whilst Fred. 

 South and Bob Knott did not escape misfortunes. 



