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

CHAPTER V

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THE VICEROY RETIRES

Change of Government and What it Meant--Why it Took Place at Simla--The Ceremony--An Anxious Moment--A General Stampede--Retirement of Lord Lytton--Work of Which Viceroy?--Lord William’s Services Valued--A Bet Between Him and the Author--Lord William’s 10 to 1 96