HUNTS WITH JORROCKS 



The writing was unknown to him, so he took up 

 the other, and folding it out, proceeded to read 

 the contents. Thus it ran : 



TO JOHN JOEROCKS, ESQ. 

 ' HONOURED SIR, 



' The committee of management of the Handley Cross 

 foxhounds being under the necessity of relinquishing their 

 undertaking, we, the undersigned keen and determined 

 sportsmen, having experienced the evils of a divided master- 

 ship, and feeling fully impressed with the importance of 

 having a country hunted single-handed by a gentleman of 

 known talent and experience, who will command the respect 

 and obedience of his followers and the admiration of the 

 world, look up to you, sir, as pre-eminently qualified for the 

 distinguished, honourable, and much coveted situation.' 





6 My vig!' exclaimed Mr. Jorrocks, jumping 

 from his chair, slapping his thigh, and hopping 

 round the table, taking up three or four holes of 

 his face with delight 'My vig! who would have 

 ever thought of such a thing ! O, John Jorrocks ! 

 John Jorrocks ! you are indeed a most fortunate 

 man ! a most lucky dog ! O dear ! O dear ! Was 

 ever anything so truly delightful ! ' Some seconds 



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