210 THE RED DEER OF EXMOOR. 



When Sir John Poyntz ceased to be forester is 

 not known, but in 1598 we find Hugh Pollard, Esq., 

 probably grandson of the old Sir Hugh, established 

 as ranger or forester, it is not clear which, and, 

 according to tradition, keeping a pack of staghounds 

 at Simonsbath. 



