(1882). A perilous passage: "Noble" Dogs-"We should very much like to tear this Plebian Cur to pieces while we have him in our power, but he looks like a fighting brute, and might bring a lot of others from his own kennel to aid him ; but as he is leaving we can snap at his tail and shorten a bit.". James J. Lalor.

A Perilous Passage: "Noble" Dogs-"We Should Very Much like to Tear This Plebian Cur to Pieces While We Have Him in Our Power, but He Looks like a Fighting Brute, and Might Bring a Lot of Others from His Own Kennel to Aid Him ; but as He Is Leaving We Can Snap at His Tail and Shorten a Bit.". James J. Lalor, 1882.