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

CHAPTER XIII

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THE FAMOUS FAREWELL DINNER

Why the Maharajah of Durbangah Gave up Racing--The Maharajah of Patiala Joins the Stable--The Indian Lotteries--Some Successful Racing--Lord Bill Pays Up--Simla Feeling Sad--Death of Myall King--Some of His Chief Races--Farewell Dinner--List of Guests--Speeches 250