“Before I sit down, I must again thank you one and all for the splendid reception you have given me this evening, and for the very kind manner in which my friends have rallied round me to-night and drunk my health, and I heartily wish to all of you the warm farewell you have wished to me.” Lord William resumed his seat amid loud cheers, which were continued for some time. Signatures recorded at the farewell dinner to Lord William Beresford are reproduced here. SIGNATURES OF THE GUESTS PRESENT AT THE CALCUTTA BANQUET. [Illustration: (several signatures; page 1 of 10)] [Illustration: (several signatures)] [Illustration: (several signatures)] [Illustration: (several signatures)] [Illustration: (several signatures)] [Illustration: (several signatures)] [Illustration: (several signatures)] [Illustration: (several signatures)] [Illustration: (several signatures)] [Illustration: (several signatures)] Having bid farewell to Calcutta, on his way down country, Lord Bill managed to stay at Lucknow to see his horses run for the last time in India. Good old Lucknow, where he had run many races and had some glorious times. To send him away feeling happy his Mite won the Civil Service Cup and pots of money; also another race the same day, namely, the Chutter Munzil Purse; Vixen won the Horse Handicap on the third day; Negus won the Derby on the fourth day. After this Lord William made his final bow to India. CHAPTER XIV HIS MARRIAGE First Visit to the Deepdene--Finds a Relation in His Bedroom--Engagement to be Married Announced--School Treats--One New Year’s Morning--King Edward VII Visits the Deepdene When Prince of Wales--A Narrow Escape--“Tommy, Where Are You?”--Why Lord William wore a Turban--Fast Trotters and Their Doings--Mishap on the Way to the Derby--Racing in England--Racing Geography--Another Racing Partnership--Accident While Hunting--Mr. Palmer to the Rescue--Lord William Tells a Story Against Himself--A Son Born. We now enter on the short third volume of Lord William’s life. He landed in England during the spring of 1894, bringing with him various faithful retainers, also some favourite horses and ponies. In June of that year he paid his first visit to the Deepdene, Dorking, as a guest of Lily Duchess of Marlborough, having been invited at Lady Sarah Wilson’s suggestion to make up a party for Ascot races. It will be remembered that Lady Sarah was a sister of the 8th Duke of Marlborough, whose widow was renting the Deepdene.