Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-22

ApropoS OF the death OF "old Mountjoy,r the
PEDESTRIAN, correspondent OF a London sport
from MOuntJoy's own lips. Hearing Lord w.
boast that his bloodhounds would track any
living thing by scent alone, Colonel A. wagered
hundred gn,neas they would not track "a
assuring the startled pedestrian there was no
danger OF the dogs catching him, as they were
slow runners, and he would take care SUFFICIENT
start was allowed him; the object being simply
to test their powers OF scent. The trial duly
came OF over three miles of ground round
Hampstead Heath. After the dogs had shifted
for half the course. when the nag was dropped
and the hounds set loose. They tracked their
quarry splendidly, but were six hundred yards
behind when Mountjoy reached the inn al the
outside which they howled their dissatisfaction
until removed by their keeper.
DiSbeueverS Ia the bloodhoundS scent we're
still uncOnVinced, ayerrtng that they had
sighted the man for part OF the journey at least;
and TO settle the point beyond dispute, another
match was mace. to be run at night the dis
lance this time being but mile and half.
on his way, but had not accomplished more
than two thirds of the distance allowed him
by the conditions when his hair stood on end.
reached his ears they had purpOsely been
slipped before the proper time. without any
warning. For one second, said he. % stood
stock still, as IL had been frozen, ana then
fore and have never done since. l Was In per-
feet training and condition, but the cold sweat
broke out from every pore, and poured down
my body, while NY legs seemed like lead and
l trembled all over. still kept desperately
on, while nearer and nearer came the deep
hoarse bay OF the hounds, as the scent grew
warmer and they knew they were running
up to their prey. thought was lost. Those
few seconds were like weeks, and [ won.
dered whether they would grip me first by the
leg or fly straight at my throat Luckily. did
not lose my head: and after the first mad burst
settled down and raced away at pace which
knew would last the distance; but still closer
aud closer came the horrible cry, that sounded
like my death knell and, In sheer desperation,
I put on all the speed could. At last | saw the
lights OF the lonely little inn, and my heart
rose within me; but at that very instant the
brutes broke out into fierce savage yell, that
told me that they had sighted me az last. There
was small garden In front OF the house, and as
l flew up to It saw that the gate was shut.
How I did IL 1 never knew; but, blown and eX-
hausted with terror and the pace as was,
cleared 1t, darted through the door, which for
tunately stood open. and slammfng 1t TO. stood
with my back against It. The lock had hardly
closed when bangI bang! against the panels
came nay terrible purSuerS; and then they lay
down and yelled savagely at finding themselves
baked OF their prey.
AS soon as he felt himself safe, rage took the
place OF fear; and setting hold OF q bottle
Monntjoy swore he would brain Lord w. II hs
entered the place; threat he would have full
filled had not those present got hin out OF tn,
room In time to prevent most justlhabie homi
eide.