Chapter I: Preface

Trimbush told his story--the story of his life--long ago, and a generation of sportsmen having, probably, been succeeded by another since then, the autobiography of that old and sagacious hound is now presented to the notice of those who may have been denied the opportunity of profiting either by his sage advice or experience.

It will be conceded that, whatever egotism taints his arguments, Trimbush was “a shrewd philosopher, having a why for every wherefore.” He spoke of men and foxes as he found them; and if occasionally somewhat too severe upon the commissions and omissions of the former, he was equally ready, at all times, to show his teeth to the latter.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

THE MEET _Frontispiece_

“HEAD AND HANDS WILL BEAT HEELS” 66

A CURIOUS FINISH 76

“HOLD HAR-R-R-D!” 100

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER. PAGE.

I. 1

II. 16

III. 39

IV. 51

V. 67

VI. 79

VII. 91

VIII. 102

IX. 111

X. 121

XI. 139

XII. 147

XIII. 158

XIV. 172

XV. 182

XVI. 193

THE LIFE OF A FOXHOUND.