L ENVOY. 
And thus having run my brief circle, I find myself at the spot 
whence I started—my race is run—my shaft is shot; and may 
I hope that I part from thee, if uninstructed, at least not all un¬ 
entertained, gentle Sportsman, and I trust not, ungentle Reader; 
and that some thought of me may dwell with thee, amid the 
sere leaves of the autumnal forest, or on the boundless prairies 
of the West; and that between us two, although we ne’er have 
met, and ne’er, it is most like, shall meet, some kindliness of 
thought, some touch of mutual friendship, may exist, bom 
of tastes kindred, and pursuits common, to all who take delight 
to be held Sportsmen. Good sport to thee, and fare thee well; 
and at the close, sometimes, of a slashing run, or of a capital 
day’s shooting, think upon one who would fain have been there, 
and remember that every one of our sporting brotherhood, who 
is clear in the spirit, and staunch in the principle, hath a friend, 
ever and willing servant in 
Frank Forester. 
The Cedars, August 1, 1S48. 
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