234 OF SHOOTING, 



be well wiped after each shot ; this contri- 

 butes greatly to make the piece go off quick- 

 er : the flint should be frequently changed, 

 without waiting till it misses fire. A gun 

 should never be fired with the prime of the 

 preceding day ; it may happen that an old 

 priming will sometimes go off well, but it 

 will more frequently contract moisture and 

 fuzz in the firing, in which case the object 

 will most probably be missed, and that be- 

 cause the piece was not fresh primed. 



A FEW GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE 

 YOUNG SPORTSMAN, FOR HIS CON- 

 DUCT IN THE PURSUIT OF 

 GAME. 



In the first place, he should pay attention 

 to the difference of seasons, and the weather, 

 to the temperature of the air, and even to 

 those hours of the day which are more or less 

 favourable for shooting. In warm weather 

 he should hunt for game in plains and open 

 grounds, at the same time bearing in mind, 

 that during the heat of the day the birds 



