Lord William Beresford, V.C., Some Memories of a Famous Sportsman, Soldier and Wit
CHAPTER VIII
LORD RIPON LEAVES INDIA
Arrangements for Entertaining Visitors--Lord de Grey’s Shooting--A Good-looking Staff--A Fancy Ball--The Baby cries--Lord William Feeds the Infant--Singing Quadrilles--Pig-sticking--The Tent Club and Its Members--A Case of Mistaken Identity--The Reputation Match--Lord William Resolves to Give Up Racing--Lord Ripon’s Farewell 153