New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-27
TON SHERIDAN,S CINE.
From All The Year Round.

From All The Year Round.
One of Toms droll adventures is retailed by Theo-
dore Hook in his own manner in Gilbert Quincy.
lie was staying at Lord Craven's at Benham or,
rather Hampstead, and one day proceeded on shoot
ngexcursion, like Hawthorne, with ouly his dog and
his gum on foot and unattended by companion or
keeper the sport was bad, the birds few and shy,
and he walked and walked in search of game, until,
unconsciously he entered the domain ofsOIne neigh
boring squire. very shor thine after he perceived
advancing toward him, at the top of his speed,
jolly comfortable gentleman, followed by aseryant,
armed as itappeared, for conflict. Tom took up po-
siton, and waited the approach of the enemy;
Halo! you SIR said the squire. when within half
earshot; what are you doing here; SIR, ehfD = I'm
shooting, sir" said Tom. % DO you know where you
are sir I" said the squire Pm here, sir" said Tom
Here, sir I" said the squire, growing angry;
and do you know where here is, sir f-these, sir
are my manors; what dye think of that, sir, chi y
say t the seem overagreeabicS Il don't want any
] ToT srLwha T are are youf Why sT said Tom
my name il Sheridan-l am staying at Lord
Cravens-I have come out for some SPORT have
not had any, and am not aware that L am tres
passing" sheridan said the squire, G, ling
dt little f66 from t0Fd GraTe ell ws ST. said
Tom, but you need not have been in a passion"
mot III passion, Mr.. Sheridanp said the squrei
"you don't know, sir, what these preserves have
cost mo- and the pains and trouble have been at
with them; it's all very well for ycu TO talk, but II
you were in my place, should ike TO know what
you would say on such an occasion why, srD
circumstances, | should say, i am convinced,
MIR. Sheridan you did not mean to an
noy me. and as you look good deal tired,
take some refreshmcnt" The squire was nit by this
nonchaance, and, it is needless TO add. acted upon
Sherldan's suggestion. SO far" said poor Tom, the
story tells for me now you shall hear the sequel!
After having RECALLED himself at the squires house.
and having said five hundred more good things than
he swallowed having delighted hIs host and having
half won the hearts OF his wife and daughters,
the sportsman proceeded on his return hOmeward
In the course OF his walk he passed through farm
III tIaf N.f fhA fap .ltnya
in the centre of which pond. On the
pond were ducks innummerable swimming aud div
ing; on its verdant banks motley group OF gallant
farmer was leaning over the hatch of the barn.
which stood two cottages on the side
an 'D empt Ply bag; and, having failed in his
attempts at higher game, IL struck him as
good joke to ridicule the exploits of tho
day himself, in order 10 prevent anyone else from
doing 1T for him; and he thought that to carry home
% certain number of the domestic inhabitants OF the
pond and its yicinity would serve the purpose adj
mirably. Accordingly, up he goes to the farmer
and ascOsts hun very cyly My good friend
Sa h tagging ssI bs GS TPS fyi sS0a
shot. Now, both my barrels are loaded-I should
like to take home something; what shall give you
to let have shot with each barrel at those ducks
and fowls.I standing here-and TO have whatever
killi' What sort of shot are youi' said tho
farmer, "Fairishp said Tom. "fairishp And 20
That's too much, said Tom. I'm tell you what
Pll do-I'll give you seven shilling piece, which
happens to be alf the money have In my pocket"
"Well" said the man, hand it over" The pay
ment was made. Tom. true TO his bargain, took his
and then with tho other, and such Quacking and
splashing, and screaming and futtering had never
been seen in that place before, Away ran Tom.
then chicken, then shed out dying duck or two.
and SO on until he numbered eight head of domestic
Those were right good shots, sur said the farmer.
Yes said Tom, eight ducks and fowls were moro
than you bargained for, old fellow-worth rather
yes said the man, scratching his head, Il think
they boz but what do care for that they are mono
Of them mineP Here said Tom, L was for once
in my life beaten, and made off fast as could for
fear the right owner of my game might make his
appearance-not but that could have given tns
fellow that took me In seven tunes rs mech as did
for his cunning and coolnesa.'"