The Irish standard., 1905-12-23

the ear of his antagonist. In obedience
to his fathers commands the son
sought out the unfortunate man, seized
him, and, as was currently reported,
cut off his ear, and actually brought
it back to his father as peace offer
ing in handkerchief.
Another was Pat Power of Daragle.
He was fat, robust man, much dis
tinguished for his intemperance, and
generally seen with glowing red face.
He on one occasion fought with a
fire-eating companion, called Bob
Briscoe. When taking aim he said
he still had friendship for him and
would show it, SO he only shot off his
whisker and the top of his ear.
When the Duke Of Richmond was in
the South Of Ireland he knighted many
persons without much regard for their
merits Or claims. In Waterford he
was particularly profuse Of his honors
in this way. Among his knights were
the Recorder, the paymaster Of the
regiment, and lieutenant.
Power was in coffee house con-
versing with 2. gentleman he accident
ally met, and che topic of conversation
was the new knights. He abused them
all, but particularly "a fellow called
b o 'beggarly half-pay lieutenant"
The gentleman turned pale, and in
confusion Immediately left the coffee
room.
DO you know who that is?" said
a person present.
mo-" said Power; 81 never saw him
before"
That's Sir j. B, whom you have
been abusing
I'm that case" said Power, with
great unconcern, Il must look after
my will"
So he Immediately proceeded to the
office of r. Cooke an eminent attor-
ney, sat down upon a stool, and told
him Immediately to draw his will, as
he had no time to lose. The will was
drawn and executed, and then he was
asked what was the cause Of his hurry.
He explained the circumstances, and
said he expected to find a message at
his house before him.
Never fear said Cooke the
knight is an Englishman."
Cooke was prophet; the terror OF
Powers name was sufficient to satisfy
the Englishman for the insult.
When travelling in England he has
many encounters with persons who
were attracted by his brogue and APP
pearance.
On one occasion, group Of gentle.
men were sitting in a box at one enc
of the room, when Power entered a
the other. The representative of Irisl
manners, at this time on the English
stage, was tissue of Ignorance
plumbers and absurdities, and when :
real Irishman appeared off the stag
: he always supposed to have the char
acteristics of his class, and SO to b
, a fair but for ridicule.
! When Power took his seat in tn
2 box, the waiter came to him with
I gold watch. with a gentleman's com
4 pliments, and a request to know wha
:. o'clock 1t was by it.
Power rang the bell for his servan
Y and directed him to bring his pistol
and follow him. He put them unde
+ his arm, and with the watch in hi
h hand walked up to the box. and, pre-
g senting the watch, begged to know
n whom 1t belonged. When no one wa
!" willing to own it, he drew his ow
e silver one from his fob, and presente
:, it to his servant. desiring him to kee
E. It; and, putting up the gold one h
h gave his name and address. and as
e sured the Cockney he would keep
# safe till called for.
1t never was claimed.
o On another occasion he ordered sur
e per. and while waiting for 1t he rea
II the newspaper. After sometime, tt
n waiter laid two covered dishes on tt