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you may be tempted to do so, and do not waste 

 your spleen upon your horse, who is no more re- 

 sponsible for it than yourself. 



Upon reaching covert before hounds are cast, 

 dismount, adjust saddle and girths, and if horse 

 is heated, walk him quietly a few minutes, taking 

 care that he does not step upon or kick any of 

 the hounds. 



When hounds are cast off, remain perfectly 

 quiet and keep your horse so-; hounds are easily 

 rattled at this stage, and too much enthusiasm 

 upon your part may cause them to "run riot." 



Do your talking before hounds are cast off 

 and never ask the master or huntsman any ques- 

 tions as to why they did thus and so during a run. 

 Later on when the run is finished you stand a 

 better chance of getting a civil answer. 



If you see a fox break cover or cross a field, 

 halloo "Tally-ho away,'' and point in the direc- 

 tion, but do not start after him until the hounds 

 either have a view or are placed on the line. Re- 

 member you can not catch him without the 

 hounds. 



During a check or loss do n't talk about your 

 last partner at the cotillion, your run of luck the 

 night before at bridge, or where your favorite ball 

 team will finish the season. Of all times this is 

 when you should be quietest, and if you are a 

 woman do not at this particular time, I beseech 

 you, ask a man to hold your horse while you do 



