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It appeared in evidence, that in May last Mr. Dyce Sombre 
returned from the continent, bringing with him the two New- 
foundland dogs now spoken of, which he, took with him to his 
apartments at Mivart’s Hotel. Mr. Mivart having an objection 
to the dogs being in the house, they were placed with the de- 
fendant to take care of. After Mr. Dyce Sombre’s death, his 
widow’s solicitor applied to defendant to give them up, which 
he refused to do until 10s. per week since the 20th of May was 
paid for each dog. Mr. Frere, Mrs. Sombre’s solicitor, con- 
sidered the charge too high, and hence the present proceedings. 
Defendant, in answer, said the charge included medicines and 
medical attendance, as well as keep, one of the dogs having 
suffered from the distemper. The latter dog had a pound and- 
a-half of meat and other food every day, and he had been at 
some expense in providing for the safety and accommodation of 
the animals. 
After some arguments between defendant and Mr. Frere, Mr. 
Bingham said he considered that 10s. per week for each dog was 
too much, and that 85 . for the first two weeks, and 65 . per week 
after was sufficient. 
Defendant agreed to accept this, and promised to give up the 
dogs on its being paid. 
Morning Chronicle. 
Mr. Vines’ own Account of the above. 
To the Editor of u The Veterinarian.” 
Sir, — Knowing you generally collect into your Journal any 
matters in law which may concern the veterinary community, 
and fearing lest you and your readers might be led into 
misconception respecting one that has gone the round of the 
papers, under an incorrect report regarding myself, I have to 
request the favour of the insertion of the following statement, 
which, if required, can be verified on oath. 
May 31s£. — Attended at Mivart’s Hotel, according to order. 
Introduced to Mr. Mivart, and gave him a circular, stating, I had 
taken the business belonging to the late Blaine and Youatt; on 
which Mr. Mivart informed me, he was in the habit of recommend- 
ing gentlemen who had diseased dogs to the care of the late Mr. 
Youatt; and, as I had taken that business, he wished to recom- 
mend me to a gentleman who had just arrived from abroad, in 
his own country a prince, who had a diseased dog. Would I 
undertake the treatment of the animal 1 The gentleman was 
from home, but would soon return to dine. Would I wait until 
he returned 1 Meanwhile I could examine the dog. I acted 
