THOMAS KEN AND IZAAK WALTON 67 



fence the mound from the cattle ; where the 

 crozier and mitre are uncouthly carved, and 

 further protected by some slender ribs of iron." 



NEAR ASHBOURNE, RIVER DOVE 



Bishop Ken's Will 



Ken's worldly wealth at the time of his death, 

 as may well be supposed, amounted to very little, 

 and the simplicity and kindness of his heart is 

 shown in the careful way he distributed it. 



" In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy 

 Ghost, one God, blessed for ever. Amen. 



" I, Thomas, late Bishop of Bath and Wells, 

 unworthy, being at present, thanks be to God, 

 in perfect health, both of body and mind, do 

 make and appoint, this my last will and 

 Testament, in manner and form following. 

 I commend my spirit into the hands of my 



