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14 Within a few months I had a fair knowledge of "the science," and could "blazon a coat" with readiness and accuracy. But I never became enthusiastic about herald-painting. My first essay was a crest of a fox argent, courant, regardant, and after a few others I gave it up altogether.

FONT, SHOREHAM CHURCH.

Looking back on my school-life, I fear I was but an indifferent scholar; nor did I take more than a languid interest in cricket or other athletic sports, the delight of boys of my age. What I enjoyed most were the country walks on half-holidays, the rambles in Waldershere Park with its noble trees, or to