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82 character was one suited rather for private than public life. It is difficult to say whether he shone most as a friend or as a companion. As a companion, he was almost without his equal; his information was so general, so various, so accurate, and so ready. He knew something on most subjects and a good deal on many, and what he knew he knew well. Moreover, he brought his knowledge to bear without the least assumption of superiority, and with a vast deal of fun and humour, and never a trace of harshness or ill-nature. As a friend, he was thorough and true; always pleasant, but also always honest and sincere. Indeed, any notice of his character would be very imperfect that did not mention his love of truth, which was a very salient part of it. His mind seemed incapable of exaggeration. However deeply he felt—and upon many subjects he felt very deeply indeed,—he never distorted facts nor availed himself of unfair arguments. Very free from all impurity of thought or word, ever acting and speaking under a strong sense of religion; firm in his own religious opinions, very tolerant of those of others. Few men were more beloved by those admitted to his friendship, fur his was eminently a loveable nature.

Lord Dunraven married, first, Augusta, third daughter of Thomas Gould, a Master in Chancery, who died 1867, leaving the present Earl and several daughters. He married, second Anne, daughter of the late Henry Lambert, Esq., of Carnagh, M.P. for Wexford County in 1833, by whom he left no issue, and who survives him.