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viewed away, a clieck of more or less dura- 

 tion must be the consequence ; and the fox 

 gaining the advantage, unless the scent be 

 better than it is on an average of days, the 

 hounds can seldom get on favourable terms 

 unless their huntsman, by a cast, which must 

 on such occasions be greatly dependant on 

 chance, can render them assistance. 



