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ground — when twilight descending upon the country gained LEAMiNQTOif. 

 him the victory. 



Homeward then we turned on a slow trot in jaded 

 parties, branching off by green lanes and by roads upon • 



various routes, stopping at the nearest country inn to 

 procure gruel for our horses to support them on their 

 return. 



The lamps of Leamington were a welcome sight gleaming 

 through the dark as we drew near the town, and gladly did 

 we deliver our weary horses to the care of the anxious 

 grooms. 



Welcome the light of lamps, the glow of the hearth in 

 exchange for the chill, murky night air ; and welcome the 

 festive board, round which the feats of the day were thrice 

 done over and the brave fox was toasted, at that moment, 

 even beyond ladies' love. 



