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ket, and was determined to find out what was the 

 matter. By some unaccountable means, which 

 he disclosed to no one, he discovered that Sam 

 Rogers had bets with Mr Gully and others, in 

 which he had backed The Ugly Buck upon 

 such favourable terms that his Lordship's mis- 

 givings were aroused. He lost no time, there- 

 fore, in communicating his information to Sam 

 Kogers, who was much confused upon finding 

 that Lord George had acquired so much know- 

 ledge of the matter. Next day Sam Bogers 

 brought his Lordship a book which contained, or 

 purported to contain, all his bets. There were 

 some very suspicious names and bets entered there, 

 which partly confirmed his Lordship's suspicions, 

 and in conformity with the usual custom Lord 

 George then proceeded to call over and compare 

 Sam Bogers's bets, selecting the Spread Eagle Inn 

 at Epsom (" Lumley's" it was commonly called in 

 those days) for that purpose. Lord George, 

 ascending the steps in front of the inn, said : 

 " Gentlemen, I am going to call over my jockey 

 Samuel Bogers's book, and will thank you to 

 answer to your names and bets ! " He began by 

 calling out Mr Gully's name. " Here," replied 

 Mr Gully, quietly removing the cigar from his 

 lips. "You have betted Samuel Bogers 350 to 

 25 against Batan, I perceive," said Lord George, 

 in an interrogating voice. Mr Gully gave a nod 

 of assent. " I see," continued his Lordship, 



