Lord William Beresford, V.C., Some Memories of a Famous Sportsman, Soldier and Wit

CHAPTER XI

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SOME SPORTING MEMORIES

Lord William’s Driving--One or Two Experiences--A Sermon in the Smoking-room--Useful Shirt Cuffs--Convenient Handwriting--New Year’s Parade--A Waiting Race--A Spoilt Meeting--Purchase of Myall King--Dufferins Leave India--Rules Issued by Lord William for Their Departure 214