352 THE FIFTH DUKE OF RICHMOND, K.G. 



March occupied Molecomb — a very beautiful villa 

 situated at the head of a delightful valley, and 

 within a few minutes' walk of Goodwood House. 

 Backed by the Southdowns, with a gentle acclivity 

 sloping down on either side, and the woods above 

 it richly clothed with luxuriant evergreens and 

 stately oaks, Molecomb and its pretty garden, 

 from which a distant view of the glistening sea 

 can be obtained, is one of the most attractive 

 spots in the beautiful county of Sussex. Their 

 Serene Higfhnesses Prince and Princess Edward of 

 Saxe- Weimar, — the latter being well remembered 

 by me, and by many others who now offer her 

 through me the respectful tribute of their grati- 

 tude and love for the countless kindnesses they 

 have received at her hands, — were the occupants 

 of Molecomb for many years. It is now the abode 

 of the present Lord March, who is Master of the 

 Goodwood Hunt, and also one of the most popular 

 and respected members of the Jockey Club. 



I have said that Ghillie Galium was probably the 

 best horse ever owned by the fifth Duke of Rich- 

 mond, and he was one of the speediest animals 

 that I ever tried. Being, moreover, a son of that 

 stout sire, Gladiator, I have no doubt that he 

 would greatly have troubled Voltigeur — indeed I 

 think he would have beaten him — in the Derby of 

 1850, if he had come to the post in as good con- 

 dition as the winner. What makes me think so 

 highly of Ghillie Galium is, that he was of the same 



