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depends on its popularity. As long as an 

 Englishman loves a horse and a hound, as 

 long as hunting-men maintain the principles 

 of equality and fraternity in the hunting-field, 

 are generous to those who afford them the 

 sport, are willing to give when they take, are 

 considerate and kindly in their behaviour to 

 all and every class with whom they associate 

 so long will the country be proud of its packs, 

 and its people enjoy the sight of the scarlet 

 coats coming by road and bridle-path, and 

 public opinion will check the gin and gun of 

 those who have a vulpicidal tendency. Like 

 all the best amongst our institutions, fox- 

 hunting is secure so long as it is broad 

 based upon the people's will. 



