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of mind to make no demonstration. Dogs know well enough when a man or
woman loves their kind, and I am sure this one was no exception, or he
would never have behaved with such gentlemanly politeness. So soft was
the touch of his fangs that I was only just conscious my hand was in
his mouth by now and then the gentlest reminder. I knew animals too
well to attempt to withdraw it, and so preserved a calm more wonderful
than I could have given myself credit for.

While I was wondering what the next proceeding might be, Mrs.
Hailstone begged me to be quite easy, and on no account to show any
opposition to the dog's proceedings, in which case she promised that
he would lead me gently to the other side of the lawn, and there leave
me without doing the least harm.

All this was said with such cool indifference that I wondered whether
it was a part of the day's programme, and rather supposed it was; but
it turned out that she said it to reassure me and prevent mischief. I
also learned that it was not by any means the first occasion when this
business had taken place. It was the first time in my life that I had
been in custody, and if I had had my choice I should have preferred a
pair of handcuffs without teeth.

As I was being led away Mrs. Hailstone said,--

"Do exactly as he wishes; he is jealous of your talking to me, and
leads any one away who does so to the other side of the garden."

Having conducted me to the remotest spot he could find, he opened his
huge jaws and released my hand, wagged his tail, and trotted off, much
pleased with his performance. He returned to his mistress and put his
large paws on her arms--a striking proof, I thought, of the dog's
sagacity.

There will be in this history some stories of my famous "Jack," but as
he belonged to me after I became a Judge, they are deferred until that
period arrives. The reminiscences of Jack are amongst my dearest and
most pleasant recollections.

The changeful nature of popular clamour was never more manifested than
on this visit.

The Claimant had been convicted and sentenced to penal servitude, but
to deprive a man of his title and estate because he was a butcher's
son did not coincide with the wishes of a generous democracy, who
lingered round the Sheffield court, where the fate of their sitting
member was to be tried. They believed in their member, and, not
knowing on which side I was retained, when I went along the corridor
into the court they "yah!