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Ttie feeling of depression having been dispelled by 

 the melodious music of the pack, I resume my journey, 

 and in a few moments reach the kennels, which are 

 situated close to the heath. Here a kind and cordial 

 welcome is given me by the Royal huntsman, and I 

 am soon taken to look over the noble lot of hounds in 

 which Mr. Goodall takes so great a pride, and which, 

 when viewed with a critical eye, prove the judg- 

 ment and skill of this first-rate sportsman. First I 

 am introduced to the young ones, averaging some 

 fifteen or sixteen months old; and I am especially 

 struck with the beauty of Waspish, Fairmaid, and 

 Psyche, who will in due course make, if I mistake not, a 

 grand addition to the ^' Lady " pack. Then Hercules 

 and Boreas are summoned to appear, and I note two 

 grand youngsters, of whom much is expected by their 

 huntsman ; next follow Marplot and Magic, and the 

 rest of the juveniles, who promptly step forth in 

 obedience to the call of their master, and I am fully 

 satisfied that a better or finer lot are not to be found 

 in any kennel in the country. The total number of all 

 ages is forty-three and a half couples ; three hounds 

 dating back to the year 1871, twelve to 1872, sixteen 

 to 1873, twenty-one to 1874, fifteen to 1875, and 

 twenty to 1876; the average working life being six 

 years. 



Early to attract my attention amongst the four- 

 year-old lot was Captor, a very beautiful specimen; 

 then Rarity and Ransom, sons of Mr. Garth's Rustic, 

 Restless, Richmond, and Romeo, put in an appear- 

 ance ; and I am bound to say that it was difiicult to 

 award the palm. Amongst those classed as one-year 

 old, I would call the attention of any master who may 



