Memorials of old Northamptonshire . w represented by our Hounds—Greyhounds, Alauntes nature of houndes, ? Spanyell hotmdes, calledhoundes for the hauke and spanyell for the nature of them come first outeof spaigne, and Masty-ffs. The second Stag-Hunting with strength of Running Hounds. Theleading white hound is a greyhound, which was often used in France,at any rate, in conjunction with the regular pack to bring the stag to abay, and was slipped late in the run. The third illustration of the Hawking Tower (with the Pytchley Hounds)in Althorp Park, represents a structure probablv unique. It was
Memorials of old Northamptonshire . w represented by our Hounds—Greyhounds, Alauntes nature of houndes, ? Spanyell hotmdes, calledhoundes for the hauke and spanyell for the nature of them come first outeof spaigne, and Masty-ffs. The second Stag-Hunting with strength of Running Hounds. Theleading white hound is a greyhound, which was often used in France,at any rate, in conjunction with the regular pack to bring the stag to abay, and was slipped late in the run. The third illustration of the Hawking Tower (with the Pytchley Hounds)in Althorp Park, represents a structure probablv unique. It was builtby Robert, Lord Spencer, in 1612-13. The upper floor was a largeroom with the walls pierced with a number of arches, through which thespectators could watch the sport. These arches have been built up inorder to render the place habitable, and rooms have been added atthe back. Alice Dryden. 1 Mr. Baillie-Grohman is shortly bringing out the first published edition. 2 Le livre de la Chasce par Gaston de Foix, written Sir Thomas Tresham. 129
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