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rain, that he had Pigg into the parlour in the 

 evening to make arrangements for the morn- 

 ing. Mrs. Jorrocks, Belinda, and Stobbs had 

 gone out to tea, and Mr. Jorrocks was left all 

 alone. 



Master and man had an anxious confabulation. 

 Mr. Jorrocks was all for Pinch-me-near, while 

 Pigg recommended Hew-timber Forest. 



Of course Jorrocks carried his point. 



About nine Betsy brought the supper-tray, and 

 Jorrocks would treat Pigg to a glass of brandy- 

 and- water. One glass led to another, and they 

 had a strong talk about hunting. They drank 

 each other's healths, then the healths of the 

 hounds. 



' I '11 give you old Priestess's good 'ealth ! ' ex- 

 claimed Mr. Jorrocks, holding up his glass. * Fine 

 old betch, with her tan eye-brows thinks I never 

 saw a better 'ound wise as a Christian!' Pigg 

 proposed Manager. Mr. Jorrocks gave Havager. 

 Pigg gave Lavender; and they drank Mercury, 

 and Affable, and Crowner, and Lousey, and 

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