The next man went to the bat with the determination to slug the ball, but Old Put signaled for a sacrifice, as the man was a good bunt hitter.

"I repeat, and repeat" Dave closed in like lightning, Ardmore attempted to guard himself, but he was all but helpless before such a fast, trained hitter as Dave.

William Grey, 1; Samuel Long, 2; James Brown, 3; George and John Simmons, one capital, the other so-soan uncertain hitter, but a good fieldsman, 5; Joel Brent, excellent, 6; Ben Appletonhere was a little pause, for Ben's abilities at cricket were not completely ascertained, but then he was a good fellow, so full of fun and waggery!