One word more. The loyalty and devotion of my companions made the oft-times difficult task of captaincy a joy and a pleasure, and any success which may have attended the tour—and I think I may safely say it was a success—was due entirely to the support and confidence they at all times gave me.
| From a Painting attributed to | J. J. Chalon, R.A. |
OLD CHARLTON CHURCH AND MANOR HOUSE.
CHAPTER XVI
CRICKET GROUNDS
By Messrs. Sutton and Sons, The King’s Seedsmen, Reading