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irritations and perplexities. The excitement of hunt- 

 ing will banish all their worries and fears ; the out- 

 door exercise will cure their pains and ills ; and the 

 peace of nature will make their discontent give place 

 to a serenity of disposition worth a hundred times the 

 cost of the outing, for 



' l Hunting is the noblest exercise, 

 Makes men laborious, active, wise, 

 Brings health and doth the spirits delight, 

 It helps the hearing and the sight ! 

 It teacheth arts that never slip 

 The memory, good horsemanship, 

 Search, sharpness, courage and defense, 

 And chaseth all ill habits thence." 



Jonson's Masques. 



