To George Lupus, Master of the Quarr Hounds, the fox is a "gentleman".

The four children all hunt, and are tremendously keen. But Dorothy Lupus dislikes the sport that has been her beloved husband’s passion.

When a tragedy occurs, Dorothy finds she can’t bear the proximity of the kennels across the park.

Roguish, Rakish, Harebell, Arcady and Argot, Striver, Decorous, Fearless, Snowmaid... Dorothy wishes never to hear their hullabaloo again. She is adamant...