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standing, a had conductor of heat ; and, therefore, if 

 the sportsman habituates himself thus to wear it, he 

 will experience no increase of heat in summer on 

 that account ; at the same time it must he allowed, 

 that nothing will so effectually absorb the moisture 

 which arises from excessive perspiration, and conse- 

 quently there can be no better prevention against 

 taking cold. Some persons have an aversion to wear- 

 ing flannel next the skin, and to such I would recom- 

 mend calico (which is nearly of as much service), on 

 account of its possessing a superior quality of absorp- 

 tion. In hot weather, to walk among the heath till 

 a violent perspiration ensues, and then to become 

 stationary for a little time (which will undoubtedly 

 sometimes be the case in grouse-shooting), is almost 

 a sure method of taking a violent cold, if a linen shirt 

 is worn next the skin ; to say nothing of the dis- 

 agreeable sensation it excites, by sticking to one's back. 

 Short boots, that lace close, but which are easy to 

 the legs and feet, are to be recommended: for shoes, 

 when you walk in the mountains, gather the tops of 

 the heath, which will be very apt to rub the skin off 

 your feet. It will be adviseable also to rub some 

 tallow on your heels, the bottoms of your feet, and 

 the knuckles of your toes, before you go out in the 

 morning, which will not only cause you to walk easy, 

 but prevent that soreness otherwise consequent to a 



philosophers call a non-conductor of heat, yet hinders tin- 

 body from becoming cold. For a further illustration of thi 

 subject see Count Ruiuibrd's Essays. 



