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been brought together so many miles round would not for a long
time tolerate any interruption, and, as a necessary
consequence, confusion followed, while some shouted Lord Nugent
is about to speak, others, we don't care who you are, keep in
order, go to Mr, Faulkner etc, ; but this confusion was soon
checked by Mr, Faulkner becoming silent, leaving his lordship
to address the people. His lordship said:-

MY FRIENDS,-I trust that on the day on which we have met to
do honour to the memory of that man (looking at the medallion
portrait on the pillar) who within a few paces of this spot
shed his blood in the cause of justice and truth-I trust, I
say, we shall determine to make it one of unanimity and
friendly feeling, whatever may be our differences of opinion on
others subjects (cheers). We all now stand near to that spot
where Hampden shed his blood-let us venerate his name; let us
cherish the sentiments for which he fought and died; let us
hold fast to that constitution which he cemented with his
blood, and let us hope, that the record of his deeds shall
continue to stimulate us and our posterity to imitate his
patriotism and virtue (cheers). Let us now adjourn to the barn
where dinner is provided.

The Honoured Guests Retire for Dinner

At this the people began to move towards the barn, having
first given three cheers for Dr. Hampden, of Christchurch,
Oxford, as he passed. Whether Mr. Faulkner resumed his address
we cannot say, as we, too went on in order to secure a place at
the dinner table, for we were previously informed that the
rustic room was much too small to accommodate the number that
was to dine.

The dinner and wines were provided by Mr. Lovelock, of the
Hare and Hounds Inn, Watlington, and gave great satisfaction.
Grace having been said by the Rev. Dr. Hampden, and the cloth
withdrawn, the Queen's health was drank with 3 times 3 - and
also' The Constitution' with 3 times 3.

All this time the crowds outside were heard distinctly giving
expression to their disappointment at not having been treated
to 'an oration' and several clambered up to the small openings
near the roof of the barn, exclaiming. "Adjourn for the benefit
of the hundreds outside!" "let all hear!" Lord Nugent come out
and speak; "Don't speak in a corner, &c." When the noise
outside had subsided a little, Lord Nugent arose and said,

Lord Nugent’s Speech

Gentlemen, I wish now to draw your attention in particular to
the occasion which has called us together,-to do honour to the
memory of him, who 200 years ago shed his blood in this field,
and also to do honour to the cause in which he spent his life
and met his death: I say, gentlemen, the cause which he served
and embellished throughout his illustrious life, and which in