26 VARIETIES OP SHOOTING. 



while from their elevated range they seem to attract the 

 clouds, and hence rain and mist are constantly to be ex- 

 pected. Now, every one of experience knows that woollen 

 materials are the most proper for such changes from dry to 

 wet, and from a warm to a cold temperature, and so woollen 

 plaids and friezes are the only proper articles for the upper 

 garments of the grouse shooter. In fine weather a thin 

 fabric, but still of wool, may be adopted ; but when the air 

 is cold or there is a chance of rain or mist, a stouter kind 

 should be put on, and the chance of a hot sun risked in pre- 

 ference to attacks of rheumatism, which are sure when the 

 skin is not sufficiently protected. Flannel should also be 

 invariably worn next the skin, without which safeguard 

 even the most robust will occasionally contract a severe 

 cold or rheumatic attack. It is true that the lower moors 

 are sometimes extremely hot in August, and in such cases 

 a linen jacket, may be worn over thin flannel; but few 

 sportsmen go through the day without a rest in the middle 

 of it for luncheon, and if they have nothing on but a thin 

 linen jacket, a chill is almost sure to result. The fashion 

 of the day will of course be consulted by those who follow 

 the dictates of this exlgeant goddess ; but let what will be 

 generally worn, the clothing for grouse shooting should be 

 loose, so as to give the limbs full liberty of action. For the 

 head, a cap or light felt hat is the best protection; the 

 former being of some woollen material rendered waterproof 

 by the preparation which is now used for that purpose, 

 without impeding the evaporation from the skin. As to 

 the feet, they should be invested with lamb's-wool socks, and 

 in case they are inclined to blister, these should be well 

 rubbed, both inside and out, with slightly damped soap. Of 

 boots or shoes every one should wear that particular kind 

 to which his feet are accustomed ; for a change from one to 

 another causes pressure in fresh places, and is often very 

 distressing. Some wear laced ankle boots, others " Bal- 

 morals," and others, again, "Wellingtons made on purpose, 

 that is, with nailed soles ; but in any case the soles should 

 be stout, and rendered rough by means of nails, while the 

 fit should be insured by previously wearing them. To render 

 them waterproof there are numberless receipts, which must 



