220 FOX-HUNTING IN THE SHIRES 



In some parts an obstacle unjumpable may bring the 

 whole field together at a gateway such as that from 

 Sheepthorns to the pasture nearest to the Kibworth 

 and Tur Langton Roads ; and then, with the best will 

 and judgment in the world, it will take us time to 

 work our way through, unless, indeed, we arrive 

 there with the first half-dozen. 



But we must needs do what we can, and fortunately 

 in hunting, as in life, there are more chances than 

 one for most of us, if we have the courage, persever- 

 ance and intelligence to take advantage of them. 



