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places for a shot, and the attendance of a sufficient 

 number of beaters to drive the ground properly 

 towards them. But it will be conceded by those 

 who have ever tried it that there is a great charm in 

 wandering alone, or at most with a couple of 



A GROUP OF BLACKGAME. 



beaters, through the birch woods in autumn, on the 

 mere chance of getting a shot or two at such 

 splendid game birds. If no such chance presents 

 itself, much enjoyment may still be derived from the 

 mere attempt to get a shot, while, should a brace be 

 secured single-handed, one feels much prouder of 

 the achievement than if one had assisted to fill the 



