Shooting has become a kind of fetish in these parts, Mr.Quatermain.For instance, it is a tradition on this estate that we must kill more pheasants than on any other in the country, and therefore I have to ask the best guns, who are not always the best fellows.

It annoys me, but it seems that I must do what was done before me." "Under those circumstances I should be inclined to give up the thing altogether, Lord Ragnall.

Sport as sport is good, but when it becomes a business it grows hateful.

I know, who have had to follow it as a trade for many years." "That's an idea," he replied reflectively.

"Meanwhile, I do hope that you will win back your--L5 from Sir Junius.