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A. LIAUTARD. 
and C. M. Wood, who had twice pledged himself to support my 
father, was counted in by one majority. 
“ These facts I can prove by members who were present. If 
these facts are disputed, I challenge the production of the minute- 
book. 
“These facts, I think, are sufficient to account for the absence 
of the originator of the U. S. Y. M. A., as well as his friends.” 
PROSPERO. 
MAY GOD PROTECT ME FROM MY FRIENDS! 
By A. Liautard* 
Had the poor, good old trotter the power of speech, he no 
doubt would have exclaimed these words when, on Sundav morn- 
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ing, Aug. 1, he landed in Brooklyn on his way to New Jersey, 
where he was to be turned out for the remainder of his life, as 
long as he is condemned to suffer until then, rather than to receive 
pity on his sufferings and to have an end put to a continued series 
of pains and tortures through mistaken affection. 
On the last days of July his owner was informed by the 
veterinarian who had charge of Prospero, when and since he was 
condemned by us, that the horse was in condition to be removed, 
that he was doing well, that all that could be clone had been done, 
and that nature would do the rest, —fearful sarcastic notice, 
if it was not given in good faith. 
Prospero left Camden and arrived in Brooklyn on Sunday 
morning. 
Mr. Parks had the kindness to notify us of his arrival, and 
tendered an invitation to see him. 
At first we hesitated, for our conviction of the correctness of 
our verdict of June last was too firm, and we knew that what 
we had said then would unfortunately prove true sooner or later. 
However, on second consideration, we decided to go to see how 
* Reprinted. from the Turf, Field and Farm, 
