Ink on Paper 19th Century "Auld Lang Syne" Man and Bear Friends Drawing mouse-shaped I am guessing they are

I am guessing they are quite old

The backside reveals that it was likely made by a Leonard Aturill Story (whose father

but are in good condition overall

it seems that it might be pyrography

Ink on Paper 19th Century "Auld Lang Syne" Man and Bear Friends Drawing mouse-shaped I am guessing they areI am not entirely sure who is rescuing who in this wonderful old ink drawing I think it is the bear being pulled to shore, but his human friend is looking like he may have been through a bit of a hard time as well! What a tender hand hold between them, though, and such kindly looks toward one another I really love this, and think it would make a fantastic gift for one's dearest and truest friend. The handwritten text below the drawing is a