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fern ; and is more like an old forest, with its open 

 glades and wild timber. From here we get into the 

 great chain of woods across the country — Forty Acres, 

 Trod^s Copse, Ampfield Wood, &c. The last-named 

 is looked upon as the chief covert in the Hunt, several 

 litters being bred there annually. 



Of the Monday meets there is Chilworth Clump Inn, 

 for all the Chilworth district, Lord^s Wood, &c. 

 Standing on Chilworth Hill and looking- round, the 

 country below would seem to be one great tract of 

 wood on every side. Toothill Brick-kiln or Lus- 

 borough Pond are fixed for Nightingale Wood and 

 its neighbours. From the Hut-Inn, Chandler's Ford, 

 the first draw is probably Stoneham ; and from 

 Hursley Pond the Hursley Coverts. Standen Gate, 

 near Otterburn Hill, is on the east of the country, 

 adjoining the Hambledon. 



Winchester and Southampton are, of course, the 

 two chief quarters from which you may by chance 

 have opportunity of seeing the Hursley. You are not 

 likely to visit the Country from a distance ; though, 

 should you be prompted to do so, Winchester is less 

 than two hours from London (Waterloo) and South- 

 ampton than two and a half. 



