124 DEFERENCE TO THE MASTER. 



very middle of the pack, who won't turn their 

 horses' heads either to the right or left, or 

 make the least effort to get out of the hounds' 

 way ; and can any surprise be expressed at the 

 Master losing his temper under such circum- 

 stances ? although half the liberties taken in this 

 manner, and obstructions to sport, are caused by 

 want of firmness and decision in the Master 

 himself, to whom every man in the field is bound 

 to pay as much deference as a soldier does to his 

 commanding officer ; and if they will not submit 

 to his directions, they have no business to be out 

 with his hounds. 



