140 THE ESSEX FOXHOUNDS. 



Sun and Whalebone, succeeded in reaching home at 

 midnight. 



Jem Cassidy, who had been trainer to Lord 

 Exeter, and had done some riding in his time, was a 

 thorough Irishman, a wonderful fellow to keep a horse 

 on his legs, and he managed his livery business 

 and the accommodation for his patrons in a manner 

 which gave infinite satisfaction. He used to send his 

 own and his guests' horses on to covert, and then, 

 clad in his well-known green coat, would drive his 

 party on, even though hounds met as far away as 

 Thaxted. On returning from hunting Jemmy dined 

 with his guests ; the neat-handed Phyllis on these 

 occasions being his daughter Mary Ann. She was 

 aided by her father, who would rise from his seat 

 and render whatever help was necessary tor the success 

 of the feast. After dinner Jemmy would again mount 

 his 'bus, and drive the party to Harlow Station, whence 

 they would travel to their respective homes. 



Amongst the members the " Cock of the Walk " 

 was Charley Young, ever well-mounted, and as keen 

 as possible on hunting, though seldom in the first 

 flight. In the number of his merry companions were 

 Sydney Young, Jack Hall, Bobby Rhodes, and above 



