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Mr. Astley's riding-school. The exertions made by the horse and 

 deer much exceeded all my expectations ; though the former greatly 

 excelled the latter in speed. When the devoted deer was separated 

 from his companions, they gave him, by their watches, law, as they 

 called it, for twenty minutes ; when, sounding their horns, the stop- 

 dogs were permitted to pursue, and a most gallant scene ensued. 



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