Ashton, John, b. 1834 · London Chatto and Windus · leaf 220
xercises, that hewould go far and near to a merry meeting. One day as Tom was riding, he saw a company at Football,and dismounted to see them play for a wager; but he spoiledall their sport, for meeting the football he gave it such a kickthat they never found it more; whereupon they began toquarrel… … After this, going home late in the evening, he was met byfour highwaymen well mounted, who had robbed all thepassengers that travelled this road. When they saw Tom, 204 Chap-Books of the Eighteenth Century. and found he was alone, they were cock sure of his money,and bid him stand and deUvcr—What…
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