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which did him credit, and materially raised 

 him in the estimation of his neighbours. 



A stock of old Foxes is as necessary 

 for sport as a stock of old hounds ; Foxes 

 of the year are weak, and those of two years 

 old know but little country. 



To hunt a country and make the most 

 of it, so as to give general satisfaction, re- 

 quires some consideration. Supposing you 

 have a thorough knowledge of it, use your 

 own judgment and never be led by others 

 for you will find they have most commonly 

 some selfish motives, and will often mislead 

 you. In the summer months, if you are with 

 your hounds, and have not gained that 

 local knowledge of your country, at all 

 times so indispensable, you will find it use- 

 ful and agreeable to ride with them early 

 in a refreshing summer's morning. At the 

 same time you can receive information re- 

 specting your fitters of Foxes ; and, be- 

 sides, if any of the young hounds should 



