CHAPTER II.

I. Hawking practised by the Nobility--II. Its Origin not well known;--a favourite Amusement with the Saxons--III. Romantic Story relative to Hawking--IV. Grand Falconer of France, his State and Privileges--V. Edward III. partial to Hawking;--Sir Thomas Jermin--VI. Ladies fond of Hawking--VII. Its Decline--VIII. How it was performed--IX. Embellishments of the Hawk--X. Treatises concerning Hawking;--Superstitious Cure of Hawks--XI. Laws respecting Hawks--XII. Their great Value--XIII. The different Species of Hawks, and their Appropriation--XIV. Terms used in Hawking--XV. Fowling and Fishing;--the Stalking Horse;--Lowbelling 24