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feed the lioiiiids unless the huntsman is necessarily 

 absent) in keeping all parts of the premises in the 

 highest state of cleanliness. A well-regulated kennel 

 will, in the appearance of its lodging-houses, yards, 

 boiling-house, &c., shame the abode of many Christians, 

 not cottagers (for it is never so dirty as a cottage), but 

 householders of a higher order, who misfht well take 

 a lesson of cleanliness from it ; not a spot of dirt is seen ; 

 but every clay throughout the year, every brick and board 

 looks as if washed and scoured for some especial occa- 

 sion ; not an odour mingles with the pure air, which 

 could offend the olfactory nerves of the most sensitive 

 lady ; everything is in its place ; nothing is in con- 

 fusion ; all is in keeping with the tone of order and 

 quiet which reigns around. 



Whippers-in, like huntsmen, must feel a pride in 

 their places, an interest in the credit and reputation of 

 the pack, and thoroughly enjoy the sport, although 

 their labour is not light, but, on the contrary, very 

 arduous, and often harassing and vexatious. Without 

 being able to ride, a man will, probably, not be placed 

 in such a situation ; but they should be more than mere 

 riders, they should be active and good horsemen, capable 

 of distinguishing between the use and abuse of the horses 

 intrusted to them ; of this we may take more notice 

 when on the subject of " riding to hounds." In kennel, 

 as in the field, the whippers-in are both under command 



