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of that time I think he is likely to be of use, he is 

 apprenticed for a number of years according to the 

 indentures, the substance of which follows. The 

 form of the agreement was drawn up by my son- 

 in-law, Mr. George Gardener Leader, solicitor, with 

 a special regard to the requirements of the case. 



' The form of indenture binds the boy as 

 apprentice "of his own free will and accord, and by 

 and with the consent and approbation of the father," 

 " to the said John Porter to learn his art, trade, call- 

 ing or business of a groom and jockey." Father 

 and son covenant that during the period of appren- 

 ticeship " the said apprentice his master faithfully 

 shall serve, his secrets keep," &c. John Porter, on 

 his part, doth covenant with the said (the son) that 

 he will pay unto the said (the son) yearly and every 

 year the following sums. Here follows a statement 

 of the gradually cumulative fees until " the sixth and 

 seventh years thereof, together with one-half of 



whatever the said may earn as a jockey." On 



his part the said John Porter provides sufficient meat, 

 drink, and lodging during the term ; while the father 

 undertakes to provide the boy with all proper and 

 necessary clothing, medical attendance and medi- 

 cine. An important clause in the indenture runs 

 thus : " And it is hereby agreed between the 

 parties hereto, that, in the event of any accident or 

 injury happening to the said (the son) during the 

 said term, while engaged in the performance of his 

 duties as such apprentice, the same shall be taken to 

 be one of the ordinary risks incidental to and arising 



