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of Anjou, Red Doe, The Slot, Deer Stalker, Black Doe, 

 Pet of the Herd, and Remus. 



I have always understood that he was very fond of 

 cocking. At any rate, his entire approval of the sport 

 may be inferred from the fact that many mains were 

 fought at two inns which were his property, and not far 

 from his place The Bear and Eagged Staff, and The 

 Mills Arms, Dunbridge, to wit. Without his sanction 

 these contests could not have taken place. 



He died from his old enemy after a long illness, leaving 

 a widow and niece, besides innumerable friends, to de- 

 plore his loss. I may say of him that he never had 

 an unpleasant word with either his trainer or jockey, 

 who remained his attached and faithful servants to the 

 end. His niece, I may add, married that estimable 

 gentleman, the Hon. Henry Curzon. 



CHAPTEE X. 



MEN OF MY TIME, OB DANEBURY PATRICIANS 



(continued). 



Lord Howth Acuteness in racing His help in purchase of Sultan. 

 A thorough sportsman Hawking Shooting at Boveridge A novel 

 ' get-up ' A spoiled servant Lord Sligo ; Lord Glenlyon ; Mr. 

 Pryse-Pryse. 



Mr. Ralph Etwall Appearance Does much on limited means 

 His stud and winnings Success in coursing Remarkable purchase 

 of greyhounds My first red coat -Objection to vails to servants 

 Management of Wild Dayrell Confidence of the stable Expa- 

 triation A visit to Cholderton. 



Lord Dorchester Produce of Little Red Rover mare Buccaneer 

 Cruiser A body of wise men My father at Danebury Love of 

 his profession A brief spin with the hounds. 



I INTRODUCE in this chapter some account of the noble- 

 men from the sister countries who trained with my 



