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BREAK-NECK LEAP.
The August sun was in mid-sky, when a troop of ladies and cavaliers issued from the gates of Beckley Court, and winding through the hopgardens, emerged on the cultivated slopes bordering the downs.
Foremost, on her grey cob, was Rose, having on her right her uncle Seymour, and on her left Ferdinand Laxley.

Behind came Mrs.Evremonde, flanked by Drummond and Evan.

Then followed Jenny Graine, supported by Harry and William Harvey.

In the rear came an open carriage, in which Miss Carrington and the Countess de Saldar were borne, attended by Lady Jocelyn and Andrew Cogglesby on horseback.