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 toJ. J. Chalon, R.A.

OLD CHARLTON CHURCH AND MANOR HOUSE.


CHAPTER XVI

CRICKET GROUNDS

By Messrs. Sutton and Sons, The King’s Seedsmen, Reading