SCIENCE OF FOXHUNTING. 365 



" A very wise resolve ; and as Hazel Grove lies in 

 my way home^ it suits my book to a nicety ; besides 

 which such a scenting day may not fall to our lot 

 for another month. Carpe diem is my motto ; so 

 come along. 



« Well, Mr. Staveley/' said the master of the B.C. 

 Hunt, " although of the opinion that enough is as 

 good as a feast, I will follow you into the vale.^^ 



" And if benighted there,^^ added John Stavelej^, 

 " there is bed and board for j^ourself, and a loose 

 box for your horse, at my place, and a hearty good 

 welcome.^' 



