Whippers in

Whippers in are assistants to the huntsman. Their main job is to keep the pack all together, especially to prevent the hounds from straying or riotting, which term refers to the hunting of animals other than the hunted fox or trail line. To help them to control the pack, they carry hunting whips and in America they sometimes also carry .22 revolvers loaded with rat shot or blanks.The role of whipper in in hunts has inspired parliamentary systems including the Westminster System and the U.S. Congress to use whip for a member who enforces party discipline and ensure the attendance of other members at important votes.