30 Random Recollections of the 



Illustration No. i. 



The brusli was gained, the hounds were fed, 

 Two sportsmen homeward hied, 



'Twas " Cheery Will," from Belvoir hill, 

 And Cooper (whip) by his side. 



Heavy the road and dark the night, 



A light ahead they spied. 

 They strive to reach that friendly light, 



Their steeds through mire to guide. 



Illustration No. 2. 



The trembling baker heard the sound 



Of horses' prancing feet. 

 And peering through the darkness round. 



Two forms his glances meet. 



Mistaking them for filching foes 



That hang upon his rear. 

 The sound of " Cheery Will's " Yo ! Ho's ! 



Exaggerate his fear. 



Illustration No. 3. 



Urging his steed to utmost pace, 



He looks behind in dread, 

 The Huntsmen's cracking whips in chase. 



Seem pistols at his head. 



