298 THE NOBLE SCIENCE. 



puppies, with a green-yard fenced off. The principal 

 green-yard, in front of the kennels, is one of the most 

 beautiful spots imaginable, as a space for airing the 

 hounds, and for the purpose of inspecting a pack at lei- 

 sure. Here numerous trees afford the shade for which 

 they were destined ; beneath which, benches are placed 

 for the accommodation of the amateur, who, with such 

 a sight as that which is presented at the time from 

 which I date my description, might pass some hours ; 



" Nee partem solido demere de die, 

 Spernit — nunc viridi membra sub arbuto 



Stratus," — 



while engaged in contemplation of all the beauties 

 before him. 



REFERENCE TO THE PLAN OF THE KENNEL. 



a a a Lodging houses. 



b Huntsman's house. 



c Feeder's house. 



d Feeding-room ; straw loft over. 



e Boiling-house. 



/ Meal-room. 



g Coal-shed. 



h h Boilers. 



i i i i i Flagging. 



I Tank, or cesspool. 



m Drawing Room, bed-room over. 



n Drawing Court. 



o Water-course. 



