An ancient proberb has it that "There are more ladies of doubtful quality in hose than honest women in Long Clawson." - the humour of this turns on the word hose - which is here meant to signify stockings, and is the name of a small village adjoining Long Clawson, which is comparatively very populous.The same volume contains "If Bever hath a cap, you churles of the vale, look to that." That is, when the clouds hang over the towers of Belvoir Castle, it is a prognostic of much rain and moisture to the north endamaging that fruitful vale lying in the three counties of Leicester, Lincoln, and Nottingham.
Ray's Collection of English Proverbs 1875
Both were applicable on Saturday 24th February 2007 as the Belvoir Hounds met once again adjacent to the farrier's at Hose - some 66 riders turned out in the early sunshine and double that number of followers were present. The ground was extraordinarily wet and the relevant warnings given before calling "Hounds please".
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The Duke and Duchess of Rutland
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