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A GUIDE TO THE 



The Pytchley,, as a crack country, has maintained a posi- 

 tion second only to the Quorn : weight, blood, and courage 

 are the grand essentials for crossing it well, for the pastures 

 are large, the brooks deep, and the fences awfully strong. 

 Among its many masters, during the last 25 years, we readily 

 recur to Sir Bellingham Graham and Mr. John Musters, 

 under whose management and guidance the Pytchley Hounds 

 attained a degree of eminence surpassed by none : as a Gen- 

 tleman Huntsman Mr. Musters stood alone. Also to Mr. 

 Osbaldeston and Lord Chesterfield. Twelve years ago, when 

 Mr. George Payne had the Pytchley, and Jack Stevens hunted 

 them, with shape and substance combined, they not only 

 presented a most workmanlike appearance, but they could 

 almost fly when the scent served and their fox was a straight 

 goer. Charles Payne came from the Oakley, where he whipped- 

 in for several seasons, under George Beers ; the ensuing will 

 be his second, as huntsman to the Pytchley. 



