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they could scarcely be held in by the attendants. 
One animal got so excited that M. Thiebaut called 
out, ‘ Laissez aller,’ &c., and they allowed the 
pretty creature to bite some of the young shoots 
off the tree. They were delighted apparently to 
get into the Gardens, and were soon safe and 
unhaltered in the elephants’ new house. One of 
the attendants had his cheeks gashed for ornament 
— three cuts on each side. We then visited the 
sick lion — better, but not out of danger. The 
giraffes had to have a light at night, as they would 
not rest quietly without it. M. Thiebaut very 
tired. He said he had not had his boots off for 
two days. We stayed in the Gardens till 7 , and 
then went home to breakfast.’ 
‘ 2 'ith. — R. and 1 at half-past i to the Ar- 
tillery Ground. The Artillery Company went 
on with their evolutions till half-past 5 , and 
must have been pretty well tired, especially those 
who worked the big gun. Richard came to us in 
his regimentals when it was all over, and we all 
admired him for his soldier-like appearance. As 
I walked home with my father by Chiswell and 
Barbican, we met a crowd of men and boys run- 
ning after, or by the side of, a large curly black 
dog. I was just saying to my father, “ I am sure 
that dog is not mad,” and was beginning to feel 
indignant with the people for chasing it, when a 
fire-engine came tearing after them loaded with 
the firemen in helmets. My father then said that 
