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[Robert Surtees]. Mr. Facey Romford's hounds by the author of "Handley Cross," "Mr. Sponge's sporting tour," "Ask mamma," etc. etc. With illustrations by John Leech and Hablot K. Browne. London: Bradbury and Evans, 11, Bouverie Street, 1865.

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Transcription: Mr. Facey Romford's hounds. By the author of "Handley Cross," "Mr. Sponge's sporting tour," "Ask mamma," etc. etc. With illustrations by John Leech and Hablot K. Browne. London: Bradbury and Evans, 11, Bouverie Street, 1865. [The right of translation is reserved.]
With an illustration of a man and woman on horseback.


Let me try then by Leech

"'Let me try, then' said Lucy." Hand-colored steel engraving by John Leech.
Lucy out riding with several men in red coats.


Spurrier cut down by Romford by Leech

"Captain Spurrier 'cut down' by Romford." Hand-colored steel engraving by John Leech.
Men on horseback and dogs attempt to ford a river.


A deer astonishes Miss Birch by Leech

"The 'Bencia Boy' astonishes Miss Birch's establishment." Hand-colored steel engraving by John Leech.
A deer runs through the door at Miss Birch's, knocking her down and causing surprise and pandemonium.


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