September 22nd.—Torry Hill. 23rd, excursion to Margate races, with Lord Kingsdown. Shooting at Torry Hill.
Mr. Richardson died at Kirklands on October 4th. Attended the funeral at
Ancrum on the 10th. Mr. Liddell read the English service at the grave. To
Brougham on my way back.
October 13th.—Left London on a visit to the Marochettis at Vaux.
23rd.—Visit to the Guizots at Val Richer. 27th, to Caen. 28th, to Angers. 30th, to Saumur.
November 1st.—Amboise. 2nd, Loches. 4th, Paris.
7th.—Home.
8th.—Dinner at Lord Granville's.
23rd.—Munro of Novar died very suddenly. He was buried at Kensal Green on December 1st.
To Mr. Dempster
C. O., November 24th. You may conceive with how much surprise and concern I received this morning a telegram from the factor at Novar, to announce the sudden death last night of my old and much-valued friend, the Laird of Novar, for whom, in spite of his singularities, I had a most sincere regard. I have telegraphed to Butler Johnstone, in Dumfriesshire, and to his son at Rokeby, and urged them to go down immediately; but it has occurred to me that perhaps you would take the train and go over yourself, as there is no one there to give any directions, and the factor is a new man. I have also telegraphed to Raith at Cannes…. Let me know if you hear any particulars. I wonder whether he left a will; very probably none.