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his master whose education in matters of sport had been 

 in his hands from childhood, who had served three 

 generations of the family and knew no world beyond it, 

 is well indicated ; and in this respect, at any rate, one 

 is happy to think that times have not altogether changed 

 in Ireland, and that faithful and affectionate servants 

 like Antony may still be found, honourably serving 

 a master who loves and honours them for their service. 

 His last words were beautifully characteristic of personal 

 devotion and reverence for the name. " Master Julius, 

 will ye listen to a dying man, he that carried ye in his 

 arms, and loved ye better than all the world besides. 

 Marry, Julius avourneen the ould name that since the 

 days of Shamus a Croaghagh held land and honour 

 surely ye won't let it pass ! You will mind the dog 

 for my sake, Master Julius, and ye '11 let trap and fishing- 

 rod hang up in the hall, to put ye in mind of old Antony." 

 No wonder his master was heavily afflicted at the loss 

 of his old friend and monitor ; no wonder he felt that, 

 although the old man had died surrounded by those 

 who loved him, full of years, and ripe for his rest, " He 

 could have spared a better man." 



DUNRAVEN. 



