 In 1887 he played Grosvenor in "Patience" in Boston.He then returned to England to rehearse Gilbert and Sullivan's new opera, "Ruddygore", performing in two matinee performances as Richard Dauntless, before sailing for New York again to play Richard there.Pounds stayed in New York to appear in Paul Lacome's "The Marquis" and Charles Lecocq's "Madelon".