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stamped by nature to change or be spoiled, though 

 good clothing and diet soon made a very different 

 looking man of him. Indeed so pleased was Mr. 

 Milksop with Job, that he looked upon Captain 

 Shabbyhounde in the light of a benefactor, and the 

 piece of antiquity fortunately keeping on his legs, Mr. 

 Milksop was not at all sorry to see our hero cast up 

 at Leamington, where the recital of his kindness so 

 touched old Lord and Lady Creamjug, that Shabby- 

 hounde absolutely had the honour of dining with 

 them! 



But we must dismiss this illegitimate member of 

 the hunting field, who has occupied more of our 

 space than any of the real worthies who have pre- 

 ceded him. 



Captain Shabbyhounde, adieu ! 



