 | 1869
...distance it is enough to inspirit the most apathetic ; but when told to cock his double-barrelled rifle I could well excuse a novice for being scarcely able...distance great caution is necessary, as if one hind gels a glimpse of the crouching enemy the whole herd, stags and all, are sore to scamper away, amidst... | |
 | John William Carleton - 1855 - 528 pages
...distance, it is enough to inspirit the most apathetic ; but, when told to cock his double-barrelled rifle, I could well excuse a novice for being scarcely able...in the herd, they often present themselves between yon and the unsuspecting harts ; but even should they be at a distance, great caution is necessary,... | |
 | Mark Merriwell (pseud) - 1848 - 290 pages
...and branching antlers are seen in the distance, it is enough to inspirit the most indolent sportsman. When there are hinds in the herd, they often present themselves between their pursuer and the unsuspecting harts : but even should they be at a distance, great caution is... | |
 | 584 pages
...distance it ia enough to inspirit the most apathetic ; but when told to cock his double-barrelled rifle I could well excuse a novice for being scarcely able...distance great caution is necessary, as if one hind gels a glimpse of the crouching enemy the whole herd, stags and all, are sure to scamper away, amidst... | |
 | 526 pages
...distance, it is enough to inspirit the most apathetic; but, when told to «jock his double-barrelled rifle, I could well excuse a novice for being scarcely able...in the herd, they often present themselves between yon •nd the unsuspecting harts ; but even should they be at a distance, great caution is necessary,... | |
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... wilder ; the best sport with the old harts is, therefore, obtained at the beginning of the season. They generally keep together ; and when their stately mien and branching antlers are seen in the distance it is enough to inspirit the most apathetic... 