The second line was lighter, and went from Nuptown Farm 

 over the road, then right-handed over a second road, turning after 

 two fields to the left over the road again and then to Moss End, 

 where" we finished. In the first road the drop was considerable, 

 but the second whip, on the new bought grey, clearing some 

 20 feet, landed well into the middle of it. All negotiated it 

 successfully, though lost stirrups and disordered seats were not 

 uncommon. 



One officer displayed considerable agility in getting back into 

 the saddle after having been at one time in close proximity to his 

 horse's ears. The horse fortunately had a very big head which 

 prevented a total dissolution of partnership. 



In a lane in the first line Mr. Friederich's horse failed lo get 

 over the bank out of the lane, leaving his hind legs in the ditch on 

 the near side. His rider, slipping with much dexterity over the 

 tail, came on his feet to the ground. 



The cripples were hunting in a dog-cart and saw most of the 

 run. 



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