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their sport ; on the contrary, they have received the repeated 

 expression of the thanks both of Master and followers, for 

 their preservation of the "varmint." At the present moment, 

 we may add that there is a duplicate round of cold beef at 

 each of their houses, in case the hounds should happen to 

 pass either way. As we fear our numerous engaj^ements will 

 prevent our partaking of either, we shall now bid adieu to 

 our good friends the " Farmers," regretting our inability to 

 portray them in the bright colours we could wish, but, assuring 

 them at the same time, of our hearty appreciation and un- 

 feigned respect. 





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