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CHAPTER XXV. 

 HINTS ON HUNTING. 



There is probably no outdoor amusement in which 

 science is more necessary than hunting because of its 

 exceedingly chequered nature. 



Football may be said to be a right jolly amusement, 

 as well as cricket, golf, curling, etc., yet none of them 

 require the same amount of general scientific skill. 

 All players can take a certain part in these amusements 

 which have been named ; but unless a man can ride, 

 and ride well, he is unable to be a happy participant 

 in the glories of the chase. 



WHAT TO DO AT THE COVERT-SIDE. 



There is a certain etiquette pertaining to the 

 hunting-field upon which a few hints may be given 

 that may be of some benefit to the inexperienced. 



First, then, as soon as hounds are thrown into 

 covert the rider should get to the opposite side of the 

 wind — unless the huntsman request him to watch 

 some particular drive — as reynard will be most likely 

 to " break " there, and he should keep his eyes and 



