In affectionate remembrance of William Clayton Clayton, Captain, 9th Lancers. For many years the dearest friend of the House of Curraghmore. Born April 23rd, 1839. Killed while playing polo at Delhi, Christmas Day, 1876. Another instance of the respect and affection with which Captain Clayton was regarded at Harrow-on-the-Hill, where he was educated. There is a white marble cross in the churchyard, the inscription on the base being:-- In loving memory of William Clayton Clayton, Captain, 9th Queen’s Own Royal Lancers. Born April 23rd, 1839. Killed while playing polo at Delhi, India, Dec., 1876. Oh, the merry laughing comrade, Oh, the true and kindly friend, Growing hopes and lofty courage, Love and life and this the end! He the young and strong who cherished Noble longings for the strife, By the roadside fell and perished, Weary with the March of Life. So great was the feeling of loss at his death that old friends, Harrovians, soldiers, and indeed those of all classes who knew him, wished to do something to perpetuate his name, and decided to found a scholarship. Subscriptions flowed in, and in 1881 the Clayton Scholarship was founded, valued £40 a year, tenable for three years at Harrow School. Lasting affection of this kind is not inspired by any but good men, and speaks better for the character of the individual than any words of mine, for words are poor impotent things. England, prolific though she be in men of courage and manliness, can ill spare one of her sons when of the nature of Captain Clayton, whose influence was everywhere for good. CHAPTER IV HE WINS THE V.C. Hero of Khartoum’s Fame and Tragedy, as Private Secretary--Indian Famine--Lord William and the Jowakis--A Month’s Holiday in Afghanistan--Back in Calcutta--Barrackpore Monument to Lady Canning--Lady Waterford as Artiste--Cawnpore Memorial--Racing--Trouble in South Africa--A Favour Granted--Off to the War--A Friend Left in Charge of Affairs--Some Fights for Queen and Country--Some Fights for Private Reasons--Exciting Moments--Irish Bravery of Man and Beast--Two V.C.’s at Dinner--Receives Reward at Hands of the Queen-Empress--A Shower Bath in Dublin--Some Racing and a Row--A Thrice-run Race--Miller Addresses Lord William It is not possible to give a correct idea of Lord William’s life in India without briefly mentioning the chief measures proposed and carried out during the different Viceroys’ administrations.