[7] The Strap for pulling up the Step, and the Inside Handle, are great conveniences to those who do not take a Footman out with them. See “Dumb Footman,” in the Index.
[8] The Ancient Equestrian who read the MS. of this Work, wrote the following note:—
“Those who keep Horses should occasionally look into the Mews early in the morning; and if a man is there with a Sack, or Donkey and Panniers, immediately think of their Corn and Hay, &c.”—A. E.
[9] Pens, Parchment, and Wax.
[10] Cook’s Patent Life Preserver for Carriages may be viewed at the Manufactory, No. 127, Long Acre. Its object is to stop horses when running away: the contrivance is extremely simple, and a Lady may, with the greatest facility, apply its force against the power of the horses, thereby gradually but irresistibly arresting their progress. Should the coachman leave the box, this invention will enable him to prevent the possibility of the horses starting off in his absence; or should he be thrown from his seat, or fall off in a fit, or from any other cause, an infirm person or even a Child in the carriage, has the power of stopping a pair, or four horses, with ease and certainty.
[11] Carriage, in the usual meaning of the word among Coachmakers, signifies the lower system, on which the Body containing the Passengers is suspended, and to which the Wheels are attached: though speaking generally of Coaches, Chariots, &c. they are properly called Carriages of such descriptions; but as the word Carriage will be frequently used in both senses, when it signifies the lower system only, it will be printed in Italics: when used in the general meaning of the word, in common letters.
[12] The Timbers of the Under Carriage, in which the Pole is placed.
[13] The long leaver by which the Carriage is conducted.
[14] A compassed timber, fixed on the Futchells, which keeps the fore Carriage steady.
[15] The Leathers by which the Body is hung or checked.