CHAPTER XVI.. Hairbreadth Escapes--Drives to Valenciennes With Frederick

HAIRBREADTH ESCAPES--DRIVES TO VALENCIENNES WITH FREDERICK YATES--MEET A DANCING BEAR--RESULT--WHEEL CARRIAGES IN TOWNS--STATE OF THE PUBLIC STREETS--GAY'S DESCRIPTION OF THEM--HACKNEY COACHES--TAYLOR, THE WATER POET--ROBBERIES IN LONDON--FIRST INTRODUCTION OF OMNIBUSES.