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leading, Milliner close by her side, and Favourite hang- 

 ing back from outside place to press in afterwards for 

 inner running. Cunning Dignum, splendid Favourite ! 

 Yet Dignum was no young enthusiast, so would not 

 give in to the cravings of the spirited mare. But now 

 they're coming ! The whip home is dreadful. All is 

 breathless silence and agonizing expectancy. No man 

 can say which of these handsome and splendid con- 

 ditioned mares lead. They're at the straight struggle 

 for the post, head to head. Now the mare with most 

 mettle must answer kindly to the whip, and now for 

 the jockey's nerve and judgment ! They're upon us. 

 The Favourite is victorious over Bellona, and Milliner 

 is by Bellona's flank." In describing the steeplechase 

 he said, " Not one of the horses shyed or fainted at 

 the jumps." 



Roe did not seem to appreciate Mr. Collins' kindness, 

 for he was missing one morning not long after the 

 Dehra meeting, and has not been since heard of 



In 1879, at Meerut, when Mr. Collins was driving 

 home one night, his trap upset, and he was thrown out 

 and killed. He left a comfortable sum to his faithful 

 henchman Jaffir, who has now a racing stable of his 

 own. 



