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alluded to^ is practicable^ if big. The hounds have 

 never been in better order than at present ; and foxes 

 are everywhere in abundance. The Pytchley farmers 

 are all staunch supporters of foxhunting. A great 

 many of them ride in the front rank : while one and all 

 of them are hearty in the cause, and greet every fox- 

 hunter as a friend. 



As regards horses to carry you over the Pytchley 

 country, it is only necessary to repeat : Remember 

 that a bad horse cannot get over it at all, and a second- 

 rate one will only spoil your pleasure and ruin your 

 nerve ! 



