that's how I read it too, MarianneR

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that's how I read it too, MarianneR Written by Heather Leigh (9/11/2009 11:10 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, The estimation of a sportsman..., penned by MarianneR

I think a "sportsman" refers to someone who shoots birds for fun, and his "manor" is his woods/fields where the birds live. No non-residents is supposed to shoot there without his permission.

So Sir John wouldn't respect a man who DIDN'T enjoy shooting birds, but he wouldn't want a male tenant who DID shoot birds, because another sportsman with access to his fields would reduce the number of birds available to him (Sir John).

I think Austen's being ironic about the shallowness of a man who makes enthusiasm for shooting birds his prime criteria for judging other men. Not that she criticizes shooting - it often goes along with a good heart and generous nature - but she seems to use it to signify bluntness, coarseness, lack of interest in more rational and elegant pursuits. (Thinking of Charles Musgrove here.)

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The estimation of a sportsman... MarianneR (9/11/2009 3:49 a.m.)

"Sport" vs "hunting" Heather Leigh (9/11/2009 11:18 a.m.)
- Foxes Bridget D (9/12/2009 4:15 a.m.)
  - B- L-U-N-D-E-R. Heather Leigh (9/12/2009 9:08 a.m.)
    - Let's stop this discussion here Myretta (9/12/2009 10:01 a.m.)
- Hunting and Shooting Myretta (9/11/2009 11:57 a.m.)
  - Sports and hunting in Regency England Elizabeth K (9/12/2009 5:14 a.m.)
    - Not accurate Myretta (9/12/2009 10:00 a.m.)
      - So it does! Elizabeth K (9/12/2009 11:00 a.m.)
  - Hunting is also mentioned in The Watsons Tom P2 (9/11/2009 9:09 p.m.)
  - Thanks for clearification MarianneR (9/11/2009 2:56 p.m.)
  - Hunting Heather Leigh (9/11/2009 1:16 p.m.)
    - Actually, one of JA's brothers went fox hunting Elizabeth K (9/11/2009 3:36 p.m.)
that's how I read it too, MarianneR Heather Leigh (9/11/2009 11:10 a.m.)
- Ah yes. Makes sense. Thanks Reeba (9/11/2009 11:18 a.m.)
  - I think the cottage is located "within his manor" Heather Leigh (9/11/2009 11:37 a.m.)
    - Thanks. :-) nfm Reeba (9/11/2009 11:46 a.m.)

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