1 64 HUNTING TOURS. 



has now withdrawn from the fatigues of 

 the field, he frequently goes on wheels, or on 

 foot, to see a fox found, and it is delightful 

 to witness the pleasure he takes in the pro- 

 ceedings of the day. In 1850, Lord GifFord 

 again returned, and showed abundant sport, 

 though part of the time, during the ever- 

 memorable wet season of 1852-53, a great 

 portion of the meadows were flooded, which 

 the foxes seemed to take advantage of. His 

 lordship, finding the V. W. H. vacant in 1854, 

 resigned this country to Mr. Baker ; but that 

 gentleman was so earnestly solicited to take 

 the Albrighton that he consented to do so, 

 introducing Mr. Hellier as his substitute in 

 Herefordshire, who, leaving his hounds solely 

 under the control of his huntsman, only con- 

 tinued one season. Mr. Stubbs followed, and 

 remained a similar period, much to the regret 

 of the sportsmen of the country, who had 

 sufficient opportunities to appreciate his 

 sporting talent. Mr. Marsh filled up the 

 vacuum, but with him affairs assumed a woful 

 condition. Sir Velters Cornewall and Mr. 

 Arkwright, however, came to the rescue, and 

 under their influential guidance the cordial 

 support of every fox-preserver is ensured ; 



