CHAPTEE XII. 



RABBIT-FERRETING, ETC. 



THIS morning bright and warm; but Major Duncan 

 and I had arranged to stay at home and put our 

 accounts and correspondence into shape, as we 

 might not have such a good opportunity after the 

 shooting season fairly opened. Ward and Fred left 

 immediately after breakfast, for a special day at the 

 sea-trout. 



One gets through a great deal of work in four or 

 five hours, so that by three o'clock affairs were in 

 a satisfactory condition. The Major is a perfect 

 dragon for order and expedition: doubtless he had 

 enjoyed practice, as adjutant and interpreter; and, 

 although easily muddled when disturbed, I, with 

 such quiet as to-day, get on moderately at the 

 three E's, and now felt the sort of satisfaction 

 one has in performing even humble labours. 



