... Duke of Bedford, for 700 guineas, and it has been said that at their ram letting, Peers and M.P.'s were as plentiful as blackberries. Mr. Stebbins, in 1805, let 31 rams for an average of close upon 100 guineas, and at Mr. Paget's sale, a pen of ewes averaged ...

... of mulberry-tree relies dated previously to 1768 are exceedingly rare, but after the latter year they are as plenty as blackberries. A history of these relics might be compiled at great length, but would hardly be of interest to any but the owners of ...