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clearing each obstacle, will satisfy himself 

 that you also are safely over, and that no 

 mischance has befallen you. Any man who 

 will not take this trouble is unfit to pilot a 

 lady, for whilst he is careering onward in all 

 the glories of perfect safety, she may be down 

 in some ugly dyke, perhaps ridden on, or 

 otherwise hurt ; and, therefore, it is his 

 bounden duty to see that no evil befals her. 

 I cannot say that I consider the position of 

 a trusty pilot at all an enviable one, and 

 few men care to occupy it in relation to a 

 beginner or timorous rider, although they 

 are ever anxious to place their services at 

 the disposal of a lady who is known to ''go 

 straight." 



In selecting a pilot, do so with judgment. 

 Choose one who knows the country, and who 

 will not be too selfish nor too grand to take 

 care of you ; for, remember, you are only a 

 beginner, and will need to be taken care of. 

 If, then, you have secured the right sort of man, 

 and your own heart is in the right place, you 

 may prepare to enjoy yourseK, for a real good 

 day's hunting is the keenest enjoyment in 



