82 THE LATE EARL OF DUNRAVEN.

character was one suited ratlicr ior ])rivate than public life. It is difficult to say whether he shone most as a friend or as a companion. As a companion, he Avas almost without his equal ; his information was so general, so various, so accurate, and so ready. He knew something on most subjects and a iTOod deal on manv, and what he knew he knew well. Moreover, he brought his knowledge to bear without the least assumption of superiority, and with a vast deal of fun and humour, and never a trace of harshness or ill- nature. As a friend, he was thorough an^l true ; always pleasant, but also always honest and sincere. Indeed, an}' notice of his character would be very imperfect that ditl not mention his love of truth, which was a very salient part of it. His mind seemed incapable of exaggeration. However deeply he felt — and upon many subjects he felt very deeply' indeed, — he never distorted facts nor availed himself of unfair arguments. Very free from all impurity of thought or word, ever acting and speaking under a strong sense of religion ; firm in his own religious opinions, very tolerant of those of others. Few men were more beloved by those admitted to his friend- ship, fur his was eminently a loveablo nature. Lord Dunraven married, lirst, Augusta, third daughter of Thomas Gould, a .Master in Chancery, who dicil 1 80' 7, leaving the present Earl and several daughters. He married, second Anne, daughter of the late Henry Lambert, kisq., of Carnagh, M.W for W'exfortl County in lb3;3, by whom he left no issue, and who survives him.