xii RECORDS OF OLD TIMES 



Hon. Walter Rothschild, the eldest son, always excite 

 great interest ; there are to be seen zebras, kangaroos, 

 emus, tortoises, and other curious specimens of 

 foreign countries, which seem to progress very well 

 in their new surroundings. 



My thanks are also due to my old friend Mr. 

 Samuel Glen Payne, and his talented wife, for their 

 permission to use the excellent photographs of 

 mansions, churches, and other places of note to 

 illustrate the book. In addition, I have to thank 

 those who have furnished me with memoranda in 

 explanation of the incidents mentioned. 



The Old House, Hampton-on-Thames, 

 Jmmary 1898. 



