184 LORD L1LFORD 



acting you probably set a very high standard of 

 art in view ; but, without wishing to flatter you 

 in any way, I cannot understand your failing to 

 satisfy an audience in any character into which 

 you thought it worth while to throw your 

 soul. . . . 



' As an old broken-down player myself, I dare 

 say to you, be content with your best, but always 

 strive to satisfy yourself as far as possible without 

 overtaxing your physical powers ; it is of no use 

 asking you to spare your mental powers whilst 

 they are in their fullest development, but as an 

 honest friend I will say, Treasure them whilst 

 you may. 



To Canon Tristram. 



' Lilford : April 27, 1894. 



' You are, as ever, most welcome to my rooms 

 at any time, when vacant. ... I should imagine 

 that your woodcock's nest only wants looking for. 

 There should be young by this time, and the old 

 birds should be seen every evening, passing to and 

 fro and croaking, perchance carrying their young. 

 My ravens have a family of three about ten 



