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old superintendent knew he was required at the 

 station. 



'' In the winter of 1854, or early in 1855, certain 

 burglars broke into a house at Askern, and stole a 

 quantity of silver plate and linen. The burglars, 

 heard by the inmates of the house, had to decamp 

 rather hurriedly, and a messenger was immediately 

 sent to the police station to report the outrage. 

 Old Tom was, as usual, with his companions at the 

 Royal Oak, whilst his wife was in bed. The latter 

 immediately got up and turned Voltigeur loose, with 

 the order, '' Go and fetch master." The hound was 

 not long in doing his duty, and Tom, jumping off his 

 seat, said to his friends, '' I am wanted at home," 

 and hurried there as quickly as possible. His wife 

 reported the circumstances of the robbery to her 

 husband, who at once called his constable and 

 saddled his horse. 



" The two then started off to the scene of the 

 robbery, and after visiting the house and learning all 

 particulars, they went outside. When in the grounds, 

 Finkle said to Voltigeur, "Where are they ? Seek 

 'em," and Voltigeur, putting his nose to the ground, 

 took up the scent and went away at a nice pace, 

 every now and then giving tongue. The night 

 being calm, Voltigeur's voice was heard by many. 

 The hound made out the line of the robbers on to 



