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Mr. Henry Villebois, I never saw Mr. Far- 

 qubarson's hounds. Those I had opportuni- 

 ties of meeting when at Badminton cub 

 hunting, the Duke of Beaufort having granted 

 the use of his coverts for that purpose. In 

 their work they were superlatively good from 

 find to finish; carrying a capital head, and 

 always turning on the line with wonderful 

 precision, yet full of dash and courage. On 

 the flags I could not say so much in their 

 praise ; but on account of their extraordinary 

 working qualities, judiciously crossed they 

 are invaluable to breed from. 



On making application to be permitted to 

 see the hounds in kennel, the favour was 

 most courteously granted, and Mr. Colmore 

 did me the honour to meet me. The interest 

 which the farmers take in the success of the 

 pack, and the esteem they entertain for Mr. 

 Colmore, cannot be more thoroughly corro- 

 borated than by the number of puppies they 

 walk for him. This year's entry contains 

 eight couples and a half bred at these kennels, 

 more than may be found in many establish- 

 ments of longer standing, where the masters 

 exercise a command of walks on their landed 

 estates. With the exception of one couple 



