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Iii rearing, you may give them a few lessons. Begin 

 with a piece of bullock's liver boiled, too large for them 

 to gorge ; throw it, and let them fetch it. If they will 

 not take it freely, throw it at their mouths, which will 

 make them fond of it. Let them enjoy it ; and when 

 they begin to break it, rub a small ball with it, and let 

 them fetch that, or a cross. Have them on cords, about 

 twenty yards long, and when they will not come to the 

 call or whistle, draw them slowly to you. When they 

 come, reward them with a bit of the liver. When 

 they bring it freely, teach them to crouch to it, crying 

 " Down charge!" drawing their fore- feet forward with 

 yours, and bearing them down by the ear. Then teach 

 them to hold up, chucking them under the chops till 

 they rise and fall to the word. Great kindness must 

 be shown at this tender age, as severity will damp their 

 courage, and ruin them : never look morosely on them, 

 nor show a greater partiality to one than another, as 

 they are excellent physiognomists. When they begin 

 to understand, and are strong enough to enter the field, 

 let them chase larks, race and play ; but if they will 

 not run out, take a horse and ride a few miles every 

 day with them, which will give them foot and courage. 

 Then give them another trial, and if they run out well, 

 let them chase, &c., till you find they will bear to be 

 brought to by degrees : call and whistle, and reward 

 them when they come ; keep them at heel a little while, 

 then set them off; let them keep out, and endeavour 

 to make them quarter, by walking across, and pointing 



