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them to see by. But we must make an end, not flattering our- 

 selves that we have exhausted even that side of the subject we 

 have approached, but content if, like a finger-post, we have 

 been of some use in pointing to some of the many roads by 

 which the sport of fox hunting may be enjoyed. 



Pastime for princes ! prime sport of our nation ! 



Strength in their sinew and bloom on their cheek ; 

 Health to the old, to the young recreation ; 



All for enjoyment the hunting field seek. 



Eager and emulous only, not spiteful : 



Grudging no friend, though ourselves he may beat j 



Just enough danger to make sport delightful 1 

 Toil just sufficient to make slumber sweet. 



