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...fast hunt" the hares shall be allowed a start of from five to twenty minutes; in a "slow hunt" from five to ten minutes. The relative ability of both hares and hounds is to be considered in both instances...
...slow hunt" the pack shall be under the direction of the master of the hunt, who shall also act as pacemaker. During the chase, each member of the pack must keep within calling distance of the master until the latter shall give the signal for the "break"; they may then run as they please to the appointed place of finish...
...master shall be appointed by the Harvard Athletic Association before each meeting. He shall, if he sees fit, appoint no more than two assistants, to be called first and second "whips" respectively. He shall carry a whistle or a horn, and in a "slow hunt" shall control the action of the pack by the following signals: by blowing once to stop, and twice...
...hares shall carry paper cut in pieces about two inches square, in bags, sufficient to last the length of the run, and in both "fast" and "slow" hunts shall lay a plain trail from start to finish, changes of direction being plainly shown in every case. If the scent is voted unsatisfactory by three-quarters of the hounds, the H. A. A. reserves the right to withdraw the prizes. Complaints must be made by petition within two days after the hunt...
...case the scent gives out, the hares shall drop the bags and make for home by the shortest route. On finding the bags the hounds may make for home as they please in a "fast" hunt; in a "slow" hunt they shall wait the word from the master to "break." In a "slow" hunt, if, for any reason, the bags cannot be found, the signal to "break" may be given by the master, with the consent of a majority of the pack...