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face and shook his head. But Lord Rufford, who knew the 

 wisdom of reconciHng a newcomer in the county to fox- 

 hunting, prevailed, and the hounds and men were taken 

 round a part of Bragton Park. 



* What 'd t* old squire Ve said if he 'd Ve known there 

 hadn't been a fox at Bragton for more nor ten year ? ' This 

 remark was made by Tuppett to Mr. Runciman, who was 

 riding by him. Mr. Runciman replied that there was a 

 great difference in people. ' You may say that, Mr. Runci- 

 man. It 's all changes. His lordship's father couldn't bear 

 the sight of a hound nor a horse and saddle. Well ; — I 

 suppose I needn't gammon any furder. We '11 just trot 

 across to the wood at once.' 



' They haven't begun yet as far as I can see,' said Mr. 

 Gotobed, standing up in the carriage. 



' They haven't found as yet,' replied Morton. 



' They must go on till they find a fox ? They never 

 bring him with them ? ' Then there was an explanation 

 as to bagged foxes, Morton not being very conversant with 

 the subject he had to explain. ' And if they shouldn't find 

 one all day } ' 



' Then it '11 be a blank.' 



* And these hundred gentlemen will go home quite 

 satisfied with themselves ? ' 



' No ; — they '11 go home quite dissatisfied.' 

 ' And have paid their money and given their time for 

 nothing ? Do you know, it doesn't seem to me the most 

 heart-stirring thing in the world. Don't they ride faster 

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