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better. In 1843 Lord Glasgow was beaten in 

 nineteen matches, received forfeit in three, and 

 ran one dead heat. In 1844 he was defeated in 

 twenty matches, won one, received forfeit in two, 

 and ran one dead heat. Notwithstanding his lack 

 of success as a match - maker, Lord Glasgow's 

 constant aim and ambition was to pit his horses 

 against those of Lord George Bentinck, and to 

 make heavy additional bets when the matches 

 were made. Under these circumstances, no sports- 

 man that ever lived, with the exception of Lord 

 Glasgow, would have insisted upon running off the 

 match when it had been made patent that his 

 animal was worthless, and the animal he was 

 about to oppose had shown some form. By paying 

 forfeit. Lord Glasgow would have annulled the 

 unprofitable bets he had made. He was not 

 " built that way," however, as nothing could ever 

 induce him to pay forfeit unless his horse was 

 dead or a hopeless cripple. 



Mr Langley adds : " One of the most extra- 

 ordinary matches ever conceived, for particulars of 

 which I am indebted to a literary friend of long- 

 acquaintance, originated as follows. After a heavy 

 and late debate in the House of Commons, Lord 

 George fell sound asleep next day in the drawing- 

 room at White's Club, so that all attempts to rouse 

 him proved unavailing until the usual afternoon 

 visit of Lord Glasgow, who was at once informed 

 of these fruitless efforts. ' Oh, I'll soon wake him ! ' 



