Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field by J. A. Hammerton and John Leech (literature books to read .txt) 📗
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And damaged in figure and face;
But thankful to find I'm not scattered
In pieces all over the place!
[Pg 185]
Good hands will often make the most confirmed refuser jump.
[Pg 186]
Galloping down the side of a field covered with mole-hills, on a weak-necked horse, with a snaffle bridle, one foot out of your stirrup, and a bit of mud in your eye!
[Pg 187]
Tomlin (who has been mounted by friend.) "It's all very well to shout 'Loose your reins', but what the deuce am I to hang on to?"
Seasonable Dish for a Sportsman.—A plate o' fox-tail soup.
The Rule of the Hunting-Field.—Lex Tally-ho-nis.
Fashionable Food for Horses.—Hay à la mowed.
[Pg 189]
"Life has passed
With me but roughly since I heard thee last."
Cowper.
[Pg 190]
Country Gentleman (to nervous man, whom he has mounted). "By Jove, old chap, never saw the mare so fresh! Take care you ain't off!"
Nervous Man (heartily). "W—w—wish to goodness I were!"
[Pg 191]
Always let your horse see that you are his master.
[Pg 192]
BRADBURY, AGNEW, & CO. LD., PRINTERS, LONDON AND TONBRIDGE. End of Project Gutenberg's Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field, by Various
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