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with main drainage, did not then exist, and for this reason there 

 seldom occurred anything to prevent the continuance of the 

 rattling pace at which both hounds and horses started when 

 'tally-ho' was shouted. As in my last communication, with a very 

 culpable want of gallantry, I left to the latter end the introduction 

 of the names of those fair ladies who by their splendid equestrian 

 performances contributed so much to increase the attractions of 

 the hunting-field, I almost fear to introduce now in this not 

 altogether final portion of my reminiscences the present, but more 

 numerous, contingent of the fair sex that then, as well as now, 

 were able in many instances to put to the severest test the eques- 

 trian powers of the sterner sex. I will not presume to name any 

 of them, but only say that a few of them who enjoy that happy 

 state to which all the fair sex aspire clearly show that the heart is 

 not less bold nor the spirit in the slightest degree trammelled by 

 their matrimonial responsibilities. In my next I will introduce 

 those candidates for hunting fame of the present day, all of whom, 

 though in the incipient stages, exhibit all the indications of the 

 possession of those qualities that constitute the elements of a good 

 sportsman, for, though shelved myself, I am not so churlish as not 

 to be delighted at seeing the rising generation enjoying that 

 glorious sport that often gave myself such intense pleasure. My 

 gratification at their enjoyment is not diminished by having a 

 representative of my own amongst them. 



" I am, dear Mr. Editor, 



" One who was often with Them. 

 ''March 6th, I'i'j'j. 



" P.S. — I find on looking over the lines I have written that I 

 omitted some names that should not by any means be overlooked. 

 I should have named next after the Hon. Hugh Massy, Mr. Robert 

 Massy, now residing at Faha, near Elmpark, but during nearly all 

 the time that he was connected with the hunt he lived at Green- 

 mount with his relatives. Captain and Edward Green. Mr. Massy 

 still attends the meets regularly, and is a good supporter of the 

 hunt. In connection with the city I should have given you the 

 names of Mr. George Horan, Captain Furnell, and Captain 

 Westropp. I need say nothing of them, as they were all well-known 

 to be most fearless, not only in the hunting-field but the two latter 



