HUNTS WITH JOKROCKS 



they begin to chassT exclaimed Pigg, 

 listening to the ripening chorus. ' Aye, but there 's 

 a grand scent ! Ar 11 be the death of a shillin' if 

 we de but kill him. How way, ould man, how 

 way,' continued Pigg cheeringly, jerking his arm 

 to induce his master to follow. ' Whativer ye de, 

 keep Tamboreen a rowlin' ! ' continued Pigg, spur- 

 ring and jagging his horse into a canter. 



On man and master go now they meet 

 Charley, and all three are together. Again they 

 part company for different rides, each according 

 to his fancy. There is an evident improvement in 

 the scent, but whether from a fresh fox, or the 

 hounds having got nearer the hunted one, is 

 matter of doubt. Mr. Jorrocks is elated and 

 excited beyond expression. The hounds are 

 evidently working the fox, but the fear of a fresh 

 one rather mars his enjoyment. The hounds turn 

 short, and Pigg and Charles again join Mr. 

 Jorrocks. 



'A! man alive, but they are a dustin' his 

 jacket!' exclaimed Pigg, pulling up to listen; 



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