This form of pretend hunting is called a drag hunt. For its adherents . . . it is a happy medium that gives riders the opportunity to experience hunting’s highs without taking themselves too seriously or threatening area wildlife. The fact that drag hunts are much faster only adds to the appeal.

Shall I play my freedom at tray-trip, and become thy bond-slave?

Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?

Here he lay down on a place soft with culm, to take his contemplated rest, and, before he was aware of it, sleep had descended on him, overpowered him, and bound him fast.