254 THE ESSEX FOXHOUNDS. 



reckless adventure. To sit behind his thorough-bred 

 tandem in a wild gallop down Monkham's Hill towards 

 the lodge gates, opened in the nick of time by a small 

 child, or to dash home with him in pitch darkness from 

 a ball at Chelmsford, was an experience never to be 

 forgotten. Yet, such was the affection he inspired, that 

 his faithful g-room, when ordered at an exciting moment 

 not to leave his seat at the back of the dog-cart, burst 

 into tears at being thought capable of deserting his 

 master. It was delightful to hear the shouts of " Hervey ! 

 Hervey!" which greeted him from all the countryside 

 whenever he rode at Rundells. His great popularity 

 with all classes in Essex was due to an unequalled 

 courtesy and charm of manner. Deep sympathy was 

 felt for him and his father in the sudden blow that 

 struck him down, and during the five following years, 

 when, in spite of much suffering, he was often seen 

 following the hounds on wheels. The affection he 

 inspired found expression in the following verses, written 

 by Mr. R. Y. Bevan :— 



Never again ! the Essex Hounds may meet 



In calm or storm, in sunshine or in rain, 

 But Hervey's presence at the trysting place 



Shall ne'er rejoice these aching eyes again. 



