. The cream of Leicestershire : eleven seasons' skimmings, notable runs and incidents of the chase, selected and republished from "The Field" . , gloriously, embodyingthe spirit of the Dream of the old Meltonian, whose / ■ \ ^ Nt. V il^ <. ^ 1876-77.] THE TWO GREAT RUNS OF THE SEASON. 193 stirring lines in last months Bailij will wake responsive echoesin every heart that beats under scarlet? Are we not riding toits truest illustration now in * this bright and happy gallopfrom Eanksboro Gorse ? On, on, .... For the bitches are racing before iis—Not a uose to the earth—not a stern in the air
. The cream of Leicestershire : eleven seasons' skimmings, notable runs and incidents of the chase, selected and republished from "The Field" . , gloriously, embodyingthe spirit of the Dream of the old Meltonian, whose / ■ \ ^ Nt. V il^ <. ^ 1876-77.] THE TWO GREAT RUNS OF THE SEASON. 193 stirring lines in last months Bailij will wake responsive echoesin every heart that beats under scarlet? Are we not riding toits truest illustration now in * this bright and happy gallopfrom Eanksboro Gorse ? On, on, .... For the bitches are racing before iis—Not a uose to the earth—not a stern in the air ;And we know by the notes of that modified chorusHow straight wo must ride if we wish to lie there ! Formnl along the brookside. Theres no country to comparewith the wild pastures of Twyford and Owston. Take yourfences anywJiere, gentlemen. Theres room for half a dozenwhole hunts to compete over such a lin€; and there are not adozen of you here altogether. Heavens, wliats this ? Surel}not the new railway once more ? It is though ; for the linesof reynard and railway have again converged. Providence hasbeen tempted already—3ou Avont try her again ? Oh, agony,hounds are slipping away hand over hand, and they have led3ou to this
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