i885. 143 



him to ground in the main earths, where we 

 did not attempt to disturb him. No scent, and 

 a tendency to rain. 



November 21st. — 



A long journey to Butleigh Court. Found 

 directly, and as soon discovered that scent was 

 no better than on the previous da^^s of this 

 week. Harried foxes round and round the big 

 woods till daylight failed, and left as mau}^ as 

 we found. So ends a scentless week of east 

 wind, somewhat unusual at this time of the 

 year, but the glass is falling a little, and better 

 things msLy come. 



November 23rd. — 



Hounds met at Barwick House, the present 

 residence of Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Kenelm 

 Digby. After running through the cover close 

 to the house, hounds were trotted off to Clifton 

 Wood, but though a few appeared to feather on 

 a line, there was no definite find till we got to 

 Ridgestall, whence we ran hard to Thomford 

 Firs, then back to Ridgestall, where he dwelt 



