V.
VALET—Every Præfect had a Junior in Chambers who acted in this capacity, made his tea or coffee, carried his things through from Chambers to School and back again, and looked after him in general.
VARYING—A short extempore composition in Latin verse, done without the aid of any books. It was always the last thing done at the close of the Election examination.
VERSE TASK—A composition of Latin verse done once a week by all the boys.
VESSEL OF PAPER—Half-a-quarter of a sheet of foolscap paper.
VOLUNTARY—A copy of verses written occasionally by some of the boys in Sixth Book and Senior Part ex proprio motu.