Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field 38 – Anonymous · Verses Across
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Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field 38Forbearance
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Literature · Humor
Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field 38
Forbearance
AnonymousEnglish
Member of Hunt (to Farmer). "I wouldn't ride over those seeds if I were you. They belong to a disagreeable sort of fellow, who might make a fuss about it."
Farmer. "Well, sir, as him's me, he won't say nothing about it to-day."
(Extract from a letter received by Mr. Shootall on the morning when hounds were expected to draw his covers)
Leadenhall Market, Thursday.
Sir,--Your esteemed order to hand. We regret that we are quite out of foxes at present; but, as you mentioned they were for children's pets, we thought guinea pigs might do instead, so are sending half a dozen to-day. Hoping, &c., &c.]
