LETTER V. 57 



cool decision, without violence or any exhibition of teni- 

 ])er. The best plan for most huntsmen to pursue (and 

 it is one I invariably adopt myself) is to feed only five or 

 six couples of hounds at a time. The feeding troughs 

 having covers with hinges, can be kept on or let down at 

 pleasure, and the food will remain warm enough during 

 the whole time of feeding. I generally allowed an hour 

 for feeding the whole pack, and walking them out, and 

 it ought not to be done in less time. 



