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whom is associated Mr. Wormald, and having as a 

 professional attendant Edwin Fownes, who is well 

 known to all coaching men as being a good per- 

 former on the bench. 



Now, if you are desirous of having a ride on the 

 Kocket you must take your place, as punctuality is 

 the order of the day. If you have been thoughtful, 

 and thus have had the good fortune to secure the 

 box-seat, that object of env}' to all passengers, you 

 will find yourself in the society of a cheery and 

 agreeable companion, whilst travelling with the 

 gallant Captain at a slapping space through Putney, 

 Kingston- vale; on by Esher, Cobham, Ripley, Guild- 

 ford, and Godalming ; drawing up at the Angel for 

 luncheon, for which purpose thirty minutes are al- 

 lowed. Then, having passed a highly satisfactory 

 half-hour under the shelter of the wings of the 

 Angel, you are away again, over Hind Head Hill 

 (familiarly known as the " Devil's Punchbowl "), 

 stopping for a few minutes at the summit in order 

 to note the beautiful piece of wild scenery that is 

 spread before you, as well as to let the nags have 

 a breather after rising this exceedingly steep ascent. 

 Then off once more, passing through Liphook, Peters- 

 field, Horndean, Waterloo, and Cosham, drawing up at 

 the George at Portsmouth punctual to the moment. 

 Throughout the whole journey the scenery is beauti- 

 ful, and in parts wild and rugged, and the trip on a 

 fine day is thoroughly enjoyable. The coach is ad- 

 mirably horsed throughout, and driven in first-rate 

 style by Captain Hargreaves, who greatly delights 

 in the amusement which this costly venture affords 

 him. The Rocket leaves the White Horse Cellar on 



