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to you an unfortunate accident, which hap- 

 pened in consequence of the absence of a 

 feeder. I was staying at a friend's house 

 who kept hounds, the men had been out 

 early with the young ones, and returning 

 home very hungry to their breakfasts, for- 

 got to uncouple them, in consequence they 

 began to fight, and although the servants 

 were only absent ten minutes, three were 

 killed, and several severely bitten. It is 

 necessary a feeder should be cleanly, active, 

 and good tempered ; the keeping the ken- 

 nel, coppers, troughs, &c. clean and dry, 

 will contribute not a little to the health of 

 your pack ; it is needless to say he ought 

 to be trust-worthy. A man of a good dis- 

 position will much sooner make young 

 hounds handy than one with a different 

 temper ; coaxing and encouragement are 

 far better than severe discipline, and in the 

 breeding season much depends upon the 

 feeder's attention to the bitches when they 



