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relation to its dependencies ; and, even then, some time 

 might be required for a reaction from the staggering 

 effects of a suspension of the stipendiary system. 

 Where such rules have been estabhshed, all that 

 remains for a master of hounds, subjected to their 

 dominion, is to guard against their increase ; to consider 

 the sacrifice of the requisite sum as a necessary evil ; in 

 short, to make the best of a bad bargain. Having cited 

 Hertfordshire, as eminently under the influence of an 

 extravagance in expenditm"e, I am bound to state, that in 

 no other country can the subscription be better con- 

 ducted. Not only is a liberal sum subscribed on paper, 

 but (what is not always the same thing) it is most 

 regularly paid. The payment is guaranteed by a few 

 spirited members of the club, and by the indefatigable 

 exertions of another, who kindly undertakes the office 

 of secretary to this committee, the funds are forth- 

 coming when due. In addition to a subscription of 

 ^£"1,450 towards the hounds (the actual expenses of 

 which I will hereafter transcribe), ^100 are given by the 

 club towards the expenses of the country; and all 

 casual contributions are apphed to the same purpose. 

 It is especially incumbent upon me to avow, that in 

 no quarter of the globe can a master of hoimds be 

 more generously supported than in this our provincial. 

 It is not against effects so much as causes, therefore, 

 that I inveigh, in denouncing the principle of high pay- 



