Synopsis of Contents. 



Racehorses of William III. — His Predecessor in Office — His Petition to 

 James II. — Mr. Frampton's Official Capacity — The King's Racehorses at 

 Newmarket — Queen Anne's Racehorses at Newmarket — An Imaginary 

 Composition — "The Horrible Narrative" — The Mezzotinto Engraving by 

 Faber — The Mezzotinto Engraving by Jones — An Imaginary Match — A 

 Doubtful Match — Exaggerations — Mr. Frampton's Dwelling-house — His 

 Winning Horses and Races from 1719 to 1727 — His Beaten Horses 

 and Races from 1719 to 1727 — His Excentricity — His Critics — His 

 Death ... ... ... ... ... ... ... page loi-iig 



Treasure Trove — The Turnspit's Epitaph — " Crockford's Farm " 120-121 



Cheveley : Manorial Customs — The Court Baron — 'Surveys and Valuations — 

 The Masters of the Game — The Game-keepers — Royal Visitors — Isinglass 

 — The End . . . 122-128 



