A party of eight persons could have sat before it with comfort.

Many a roaring fire has blazed up that rude chimney; and dinner being over, the little round table before the hearth has steamed forth a fragrant attraction, when the nightly bowl of mulled port has taken its accustomed stand.

I have spent many happy hours in this said spot; the evenings were of a decidedly social character.

The day's hunting over, it was a delightful hour at about seven P.M .-- dinner just concluded, the chairs brought before the fire, cigars and the said mulled port.

Eight o'clock was the hour for bed, and five in the morning to rise, at which time a cup of hot tea, and a slice of toast and anchovy paste were always ready before the start.