LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 



half a dozen shrill blasts . 



choking a narrow hand gate 



watching his performances from the road 



handing his horse over .... 



accept the ridicule, and grasp the mane ! 



breaking the top rail with a hind leg . 



"I've spoilt my hat, I've torn my coat"' . 



"this strangely equipped pair'' . 



the old coachman piloting her children 



"while you smoke a cigar" .... 



"a MOUTHFUL OF GRUEL" .... 

 "POISED IN AIR" 



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