33 Barney Groves, the haughward, or impounder of stray cattle at Eton, is one of the most singular characters I have ever met with. Among the ignorant Barney is looked up to as the fountain of local and legal information; and it is highly ludicrous to hear him expatiate on his favourite theme of "our birthrights and common rights;" tracing the first from the creation, and deducing argument in favor of his opinions on the second from doomsday book, through all the intricate windings of the modern inclosure acts. Barney is a great stickler for reform in College, and does not hesitate to attack the fellows of Eton (whom he denominates black slugs), on holding pluralities, and keeping the good things to themselves. As Barney's avocation compels him to travel wide, he is never interrupted by water; for in summer or winter he readily wades through the deepest places; he is consequently a very efficient person in a sporting party. 34 George Williams, a well-known dog fancier, who also teaches the art and science of pugilism. 35 Savager, a livery-stable keeper, who formerly used to keep a good tandem or two for hire, but on the interference of the head master, who interdicted such amusements as dangerous, they have been put down in Eton. ~74~~ But's very shy of lending, Since she put down her tandem _drag_,{36} For fear of Keates offending. But if you want to splash along In glory with a _ginger_,{37} Or in a Stanhope come it strong, Try Isaac Clegg,{38} of Windsor. If o'er old father Thames you'd glide, And cut the silvery stream; With Hester's{39} eight oars mock the tide, He well deserves a _theme_. There's Charley Miller, and George Hall,{40} Can beasts and birds restore, sir; And though they cannot bark or squall, Look livelier than before, sir. Handy Jack's {41} a general blade, There's none like Garraway, sir; Boats, ducks, or dogs, are all his trade, He'll fit you to a say, sir. 36 DR A G, London slang for tilbury, dennet, Stanhope, &c. 37 A GINGER, a showy, fast horse. 38 Isaac Clegg is in great repute for his excellent turn outs, and prime nags; and, living in Windsor, he is out of the jurisdiction of the head master.