brought to light by his mother's embrace, he only said that 'he did
not like to make a fuss.'

Consideration for others, kindness, and sweetness of nature were
always his leading characteristics, making him much beloved by all
his companions, and an excellent guardian and example to his little
brother, who soon joined him at Ottery. Indeed, the love between
these two brothers was so deep, quiet, and fervid, that it is hard to
dwell on it while 'one is taken and the other left.' It was at this
time a rough buffeting, boyish affection, but it was also a love that
made separation pain and grief, and on the part of the elder, it
showed itself in careful protection from all harm or bullying, and
there was a strong underlying current of tenderness, most endearing
to all concerned with the boys, whether masters, relations, friends,
or servants.




CHAPTER II.

BOYHOOD AT ETON. 1838--1845.



After the Christmas holidays of 1837-8, when Coley Patteson was
nearly eleven years old, he was sent to Eton, that most beautifully
situated of public schools, whose delightful playing fields, noble
trees, broad river, and exquisite view of Windsor Castle give it a
peculiar charm, joining the venerable grandeur of age to the