112 STA G-HUNTING RECOLLECTIONS 



stag-hunting public. Lord Cork and Goodall once got wet to 

 the skin in a tive-foot-deep pond in the interests of Hark- 

 away. When Bartlett was in difficulties one December day 

 in the ooze of the Loddon, the men went in nearly up to 

 their necks in icy cold water and mud to rescue him. And I 

 could give several conspicuous instances of the same kind 

 which happened during my ^Mastership. 



Groves, Deer-keeper 



Diet and solicitude, however, will not do everything for 

 condition. Whether a Master holds himself, his huntsman, 

 or his deer-keeper responsible for the condition— that is, for 

 the fitness — of the deer, the actual responsibility and credit 

 largely rest with the deer-keeper. Looking after deer may 



