CHAPTER VIII. 



— " Then the leap ! 



To see the saucy barrier, and know 

 The mettle that can clear it! Then your time 

 To prove you master of the manege. Now 

 You keep him well together for a space, 

 Both horse and rider braced, as you were one. 

 Scanning the distance — then you give him rein. 

 And let him fly at it." 



Love Chase. 



Riding to Hounds — Difference of Countries — Of Horses — Expense — Economy 

 — Equipment of a Hunter — Riders — Long or short Stirrups — Hand — 

 Temper — Horsemen — Accidents — Crossing Ruts — Cramped Places — Blind 

 Ditches — Timber and Bull-finchers — FalUng on the right side — Useful 

 Horses — Favourites — Colour — Size — Sex — Railroads the Curse of the 

 Country — Impending Evils of Fox-hunting " a thousand years hence" — 

 Conclusion of Advice on Treatment of Hunter — Dress of a Gentleman 

 Sportsman — Mrs. Trollope on Male Attire — L'air noble — Change in Cos- 

 tume — Black Cravats — Jack-boots — Continuations — Best Dress for Hunting 

 — Origin of wearing Scarlet ; Royal Rule for ditto — Hats — Caps — Whips — 

 Spurs — Characteristics of a real Gentleman Fox-hunter in contrast with 

 the mere Vermin-killer. 



Having said some little concerning the management 

 of horses in the stable, I must offer a few remarks upon 



