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kennel and stables, merely in explanation of the pre- 

 ceding plans, the merits of which will speak for them- 

 selves. The elevation has the appearance of a princely 

 edifice, worthy of the purpose to which it is devoted, that 

 of containing a stud of hunters and a pack of hounds 

 qualified to take the field, in first-rate style, in any 

 country, with every suitable accommodation for the 

 servants; but, as the kennel is the most unique in 

 itself, and that which I should especially recommend for 

 imitation, it will be some satisfaction to those inclined 

 to adopt such a plan, to know that the whole cost of 

 the building, including materials, is estimated at a sum 

 not exceeding £1000. To make a successful imitation, 

 local advantages must, of course, be consulted; air, 

 water, and shade, should be duly considered; and it must 

 be a place very peculiarly qualified for the purpose, 

 that would not fall far short of the original of which I am 

 speaking. I have not attempted details, or to give more 

 than the outline of replies obligingly returned to my 

 inquiries upon main points : but I must not omit to 

 mention the second green airing-yard, at the back of the 

 kennels ; — this extends from the doors of the kennel- 

 yards to the verge of a ha-ha, or sunk fence, forming 

 the boundary of the beautiful pleasure-ground beyond. 

 Here the pack may be, in a moment, ushered from their 

 lodging-houses, as in the front space of green sward ; 

 and here, by any party proceeding from the mansion 

 through the shrubbery, they may be seen to the highest 

 possible advantage, at the point of sight which, of all 



