The Common Pheasant. 205 

On the first of October this bird may be lawfully 
killed by any one holding a right of shooting over 
land, and who has at the same time a certificate to 
kill game; therefore, turnip-fields near woods are often 
allowed to remain quict until that time, when both 
Pheasants and partridges afford a good variety of 
sport, and when served up at our second course after 
a fatiguing day, may be considered not the worst part 
of a day's diversion, 

