3^ THOUGHTS UPON HUNTING. 



patronage of a lady ? The ancients, you know, Invoked 

 Diana at setting out on the chace, and sacrificed to her 

 at their return : is not this enough to shew the propriety of 

 my choice ? At all events, I assure myself that you will 

 approve her attendants. Health, and Contentment. 



I SHALL now take my leave of you for the present. In my 

 next Letter I shall proceed according to your desire, till I 

 have answered all your questions. Remember, you are not 

 to expe6t entertainment : I wish that you may find some 

 instruftion : the dryness of the subjed may excuse your 

 want of the one, and I cannot doubt of your indulgence 

 whilst I am obeying your commands, though / should fail 

 in the other. 



