6 QUALITIES NECESSARY 



observe that it is impossible the business of a 

 kennel should go on as it ought, unless the mas- 

 ter himself knows something of it ; for there 

 must be an understanding somewhere ; nor can 

 any gentleman enjoy this noble diversion in per- 

 fection without it. 



It is the opinion of a great sportsman, that it 

 is as difficult to find a perfect huntsman as a good 

 prime-minister. Without taking upon me to 

 determine what requisites may be necessary to 

 form a good prime-minister, I will describe some 

 of those which are essentially necessary towards 

 making a perfect huntsman ; qualities which, I 

 will venture to say, would not disgrace more 

 brilliant situations : — such as a clear head, nice 

 obsei'vation, quick apprehension, undaunted cou- 

 rage, strength of constitution, activity of body, 

 a good ear, and a good voice. 



There is not any one of those branches of 

 knowledge commonly dignified with the title of 

 arts, which has not its rudiments or principles, 

 through which a competent knowledge, if not 

 perfection, may be obtained : whereas hunting, 

 the sole business of some, and the amusement of 

 tlie greatest part of the youth of this kingdom, 

 seems left alone to chance. Its pursuit puts us 

 both to greater expense and greater inconvenience 



