Dashall was exchanging familiar ~174~~nods and winks with those whom lie knew; but as their object was not to buy, they paid but little attention to the sales of the day, rather contenting themselves with a view of the human cattle by which they were surrounded, when they were pleasingly surprised to observe their friend Sparkle enter, booted and spurred.
"Just the thing! (said Sparkle,) I had some suspicion of finding you here.

Are you buyers?
Does your Cousin want a horse, an ass, or a filly ?" Tom smiled; "Always upon the ramble, eh, Sparkle.

Why ask such questions?
You know we are well horsed; but I suppose if the truth was known, you are _prad_ sellers; if so, shew your article, and name your price." "Apropos," said Sparkle; "Here is a friend of mine, to whom I must introduce you, so say no more about articles and prices--I have an article in view above all price--excuse me." And with this he made his way among the tribe of Jockeys, Sharpers, and Blacklegs, and in a minute returned, bringing with him a well-dressed young man, whose manners and appearance indicated the Gentleman, and whose company was considered by Tom and his Cousin as a valuable acquisition.
"Mr.Richard Mortimer," said Sparkle, as he introduced his friend--"the Hon.

Mr.Dashall, and Mr.Robert Tallyho." After the mutual interchanges of politeness which naturally succeeded this introduction--"Come," said Sparkle, "we are horsed, and our nags waiting--we are for a ride, which way do you bend your course ?" "A lucky meeting," replied Tom; "for we are upon the same scent; I expect my curricle at Hyde-Park Corner in ten minutes, and have no particular line of destination." "Good," said Sparkle; "then we may hope to have your company; and how disposed for the evening ?" "Even as chance may direct." "Good, again--all right--then as you are neither buyers nor sellers, let us employ the remaining ten minutes in looking around us--there is nothing to attract here--Epsom Races are all the talk, and all of business that is doing--come along, let us walk through the Park--let the horses meet us at Kensington Gate, and then for a twist among the briers and brambles." This was readily agreed to: orders were given to the servants, and the party proceeded towards the Park.~175~~.