can have no suspense. I have been looking over his book, and I defy him, whatever happens, not to lose."

"Poor Cockie," said Mr. Berners; "he has asked me to dine with him at the Clarendon on Saturday."

"Cockie is a very good Cockie," said Lord Milford, "and Caravan is a very good horse; and if any gentleman sportsman present wishes to give seven to two, I will take him to any amount."

"My book is made up," said Egremont; "and I stand or fall by Caravan."

"And I."

"And I."

"And I."

"Well, mark my words." said a fourth, rather solemnly, "Rat-trap wins."

"There is not a horse except Caravan," said Lord Milford, "fit for a borough stake."

"You used to be all for Phosphorus, Egremont," said Lord Eugene de Vere.

"Yes; but fortunately I have got out of that scrape. I owe Phip Dormer a good turn