HUNTING. 89 



by asking the Master or the huntsman to be 

 kind enough to give you a hint as to the 

 direction in which they will most probably 

 draw. 



We will, then, surmise that you drive to the 

 meet. It is an excellent plan, whether you 

 drive or go by train, to take with you a small 

 bag containing a change o. clothing ; leave 

 this in charge of your servant, with directions 

 where he is to meet you in the evening, and 

 then, should you come to grief in a dyke or 

 river you can console yourself with the 

 knowledge that dry garments are awaiting 

 you, and that you will not have to encounter 

 the risk of cold and rheumatism by sitting in 

 drenched habiliments in a train or vehicle. 

 You will also, if wise, take with you a foot-pick 

 and a few yards of strong twine. Even if you 

 should not require them yourself you may be 

 able to obUge others, which is always a pleasure 

 to a right-minded and unselfish huntress. 

 Take, likewise, a few shillings in your pocket 

 to reward, if necessary, the wreckers, whose 

 tasks are at all times difSicult and laborious, 

 and too often thankless. 



