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putting a horse in harness that had never 

 been in such before. I at last succeeded in 

 prevailing on her not to lose the day's sport, 

 changed the saddle with great difficulty, and 

 attached " the big bay " to my dog-cart ; after a 

 few plunges and an endeavour to get away, he 

 settled down, and has since gone grandly. 

 My friend, though a very bold man, would 

 not get in with me for some time. I hope 

 after this explanation your correspondent will 

 be sufficiently generous to allow that I did all 

 in my power to insure the safety of a most 

 precious life. With regard to the term 

 "rough-rider," as applied by "Jermyn" to 

 Mrs. O'Donoghue, I feel assured if he knew 

 the lady he would not for worlds have used 

 such an expression. 

 I am, Sir, 



Your most obedient servant, 

 One Who has Bidden to Hounds for 

 OvEB Sixty Years. 



Sir, — ^I should by no means recommend a 

 young lady to wear a spur when learning in a 



