hare and hounds

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Never were there such hills for hare and hounds.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) by Wilson, John Lyde

There are two kinds of 'cross-country running—the paper-chase, sometimes called hare and hounds, and the club run over a fixed course.

From Harper's Round Table, July 16, 1895 by Various

But far from underrating the caged fox or anise-seed bag, hare and hounds would seem to afford the better sport.

From Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle by Dodge, Theodore Ayrault

Little William screamed with delight at the hare and hounds made out of a handkerchief and a black necktie, and called for the same stories over and over again.

From Edelweiss A Story by Auerbach, Berthold

As we know, Sam was an excellent runner, and hare and hounds just suited him.

From The Rover Boys at School by Stratemeyer, Edward