Picturesque Ireland : a literary and artistic delineation of the natural scenery, remarkable places, historical antiquities, public buildings, ancient abbeys, towers, castles, and other romantic and attractive features of Ireland . drive him toward the lake. The hunt, however^ begins to lose its interest afterthe first burst. The ruggedness of the ground embarrasses the pursuers ; thescent is followed with difficulty, and often lost altogether, or only resumedat the end of a long interval : much confusion also arises from the emulousefforts of the people on the water to follow the course of th
Picturesque Ireland : a literary and artistic delineation of the natural scenery, remarkable places, historical antiquities, public buildings, ancient abbeys, towers, castles, and other romantic and attractive features of Ireland . drive him toward the lake. The hunt, however^ begins to lose its interest afterthe first burst. The ruggedness of the ground embarrasses the pursuers ; thescent is followed with difficulty, and often lost altogether, or only resumedat the end of a long interval : much confusion also arises from the emulousefforts of the people on the water to follow the course of the hunt, especiallyif it should take a direction toward the Upper Lake, when the contendingboats are frequently entangled among the rocks and shoals of the river whichleads to it. Those who attempt to follow the deer through the woods are rarelygratified with a view, and are often excluded from the grand spectacle of histaking the sail, or, in other words, plunging into the lake. It is therefore gener-ally recommended to remain in a boat. I was once- gratified by seeing thedeer run for nearly a mile along the shore, with the hounds pursuing him infull cry. On finding himself closely pressed, he leaped boldly from a rock into. X- ; KERRY. V
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