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PRINCIPLES OF 



P. IX. 



self unawares, may throw you out of your 

 seat. 



In hunting, spare your horse as much as 

 possible, and never rate him against other 

 horses, though you find him or them inclined 

 so to do. You must necessarily ride to keep 

 up with the hounds, but you must be mindful 

 to keep sufficiently behind, never to ride 

 among them. By being a moderate distance 

 behind, you may observe the course of the 

 leading hounds, and save a considerable deal 

 of ground. Should the doubling of the game 

 put you in a situation before the hounds, 

 though you view it and know the course, 

 you are not to ride till the hounds have 

 passed you. Avoid hallooing to the hounds : 

 it is the business of the huntsman ; and it is 

 generally offensive to him and to the pro- 

 prietor. 



Should circumstances throw you out, or 

 leave you considerably behind, fast riding 

 may be necessary. Do not, however, rate 

 your horse at speed ; for, by this, you would 



