292 BREAKING AND ENTERING. 
and the great object is to give him zest for the work, not to make 
him dislike it; so that, even if he runs in to half a dozen pairs 
of birds, it will do him no harm, however jealous it may make the 
old dog. As soon, however, as the young one seems decidedly 
inclined to go to work by himself, take up the old dog, and hunt 
the young one till he is thoroughly tired or till he begins to point, 
which he will often do before that time arrives if he is well enough 
bred. “At first, when he comes upon a scent, he will stop in a 
hesitating way, then draw rapidly up and flush his birds, chasing’ 
them as before; but gradually, as he tires, he gains steadiness; , 
and after a time he assumes the firm attitude of.the true pointer. 
gr setter, though this is seldom shown in perfection for the first 
