THE EULOGY OF 



RICHARD JEFFERIES 



BY 



WALTER BESANT 



; I hearing got, who had but ears, 



And sight, who had but eyes before ; 

 I moments live, who lived but years, 

 And truth discern, who knew but learning's lore. 



THOREAU. 



IV I 'III A PORTRAIT 



ILontton 

 CHATTO & WINDUS, PICCADILLY 



1888 



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