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stopped, a proceeding not quite fair towards the hounds ; 

 but who could be angry with such affectionate friends 

 to the foxes as George Burgess and his wife ? He had a 

 grey horse which he rode for many years, and was a 

 very constant attendant when the hounds met within 

 reach. Poor fellow, he has been dead some years ; but 

 I hope there are many of the good sort left. 



The Albrighton Hunt claims a considerable extent of 

 country and is more than thirty-five miles from north 

 to south. The coverts of Seighford were a few years 

 since drawn by these hounds ; but since the establishment 

 of the North Staffordshire they have either been given 

 up to them or held neutral. The Ran Dans on the 

 southern extent are neutral with the Worcestershire. 

 Hilton Hall, Lanely or Lowney Green, and Teddesley, 

 are on the east, oeyond which there is a considerable 

 extent of country, including Cannock Chase, which has 

 not been hunted for many years. Travelling from thence 

 towards the south, the mining districts preclude the 

 possibility of hunting. The North Staffordshire Hunt is 

 at the northern extremity, and the Worcestershire on 

 the south. The River Severn divides the western 

 boundary. Although there are several coverts beyond, 

 which were drawn by Mr. Boycott, Mr. Walter Gifford, 

 and Mr. Thomas Holyoake previously to Mr. Baker 

 having the Wheatland hounds, that is a country which 

 the fastidious first-flight men of the Albrighton Hunt 

 alwaj's hold in sovereign contempt — or dread. 



