whilst the fifes and drums played the tune corresponding with the toast, and they received a sovereign each from their Lieutenant-colonel; drank a bumper to their beloved Monarch, and had a bottle of wine given to each of them to take home. A very eloquent speech had been made by the hero of the fête, as a panegyric on the Guards; bearing at the same time his regrets at having quitted them. He now rose for the second time, and addressed the yeomanry of the county, in a very well-timed, warm-hearted speech, assuring them how much he lamented his not being at an earlier period better acquainted with them; requesting, at the same time, to be admitted as a member of their hunt. He concluded by drinking their health, and wishing them every possible prosperity. The oldest member of the hunt returned thanks; assured him that they should be proud to admit him, and drank his health, which was received with thunders of applause; the Band playing "Speed the plough," all the time. Sir John now insisted upon a third bowl of punch, and sang a hunting song, to the no small delight of his farmers; after which, hand met hand in cordiality, and the happy party separated, mutually delighted. On the third day, (which happened to be the heir of Greenlaw Hall's birthday) the morning amusements consisted in a coursing match for a silver cup: : it was won by one of the young farmer's greyhounds, and the prize was presented to him by Fair Emma; who, together with her friend Maria, were in the field, and were much admired for their riding. The dinner was a magnificent one, given to all the Nobility and Gentry of the county, for twenty of whom beds were provided at the Hall, and the invitation was for a visit of three days. A profusion of game appeared on the table, with wines of almost every denomination, and as many pine apples as answered to the age of the only son. The house was illuminated at night, and bonfires blazed in the grounds; the two military bands were in attendance, and a ball concluded that night's festivities. Sir John was in excellent spirits, and wore the court-dress in which he was presented to his Majesty: Emma was in her wedding suit of white, ornamented with rich lace, and had a simple garland of white roses in her glossy ringlets; she had no jewels on but pearls. Maria was also in white, but had a diamond tiara on her head. The two friends, as well as Colonel Leadon, still wore their uniforms. On the fourth morning (the second of the countyparty) a private match was rode on a neighbouring common by six proprietors, each riding his own hunter. One of the six was Bramble wood on his famous grey. cup given by Sir John, The prize was a gold and was won by a length by the Captain: but there was a second prize of a hunting whip, superbly mounted in gold and a gold dog-whistle, given by Mrs. Greenlaw, which was won by a tenant's son. The race gave great satisfaction, and the riders all dined at the Hall: they were all dressed in good Newmarket style at the match: Bramblewood wearing a sky-blue silk jacket and cap, and the second-best jocky, cowslip satin. Another dress-dinner succeeded the race, at which Sir John appeared in his uniform of a Lieutenant of the County; and his son wore the dress-uniform of the hunt. Private theatricals closed the evening; the play-bill was John Bull and the Poor Soldier. The parts were taken by some of the neighbouring nobility and gentry: Bramblewood playing Patrick in the Poor Soldier. The fifth and last day (Sunday coming on the sixth, the wedding party having arrived on the Tuesday) commenced by turning out a stag, and concluded by a concert, in which the two young couples were both vocal and instrumental performers. Here Colonel San Feliz's talent came into play: after being instru |