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MEN I HAVE PAINTED where the conviction was inborn that obedience from a people to this commandment assured the stability of the State, and gave the true key-note to society.

As the promise was not fulfilled in the case of the heir to Hawarden, William Glynne Charles Gladstone, who gave "youth's brief fiery blow for Freedom," and fell on the battle-fields of France, the castle and estate devolved upon his uncle, Mr. Henry E. Gladstone, the Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire.

In this official capacity I painted him. With all the grace, charm, and good-humour imaginable, he gave me sittings at The Hermitage in order that I might in the easiest and pleasantest manner accomplish the work. The sittings were enlivened by the relation of amusing incidents that had occurred in the home and field, for the Lord-Lieutenant is like his brother, Lord Gladstone, an ardent sportsman.