Ffeil 1074. - Written at The Coppice, Queniborough, Leicestershire. The death of Roland Britannia - 'He was the De Wet of our childhood ...,

Written at The Coppice, Queniborough, Leicestershire. The death of Roland Britannia - 'He was the De Wet of our childhood. There was nothing too daring for him to attempt. His geniality endeared him to boys whose admiration he had completely won by his intrepedity [sic]'. Is preparing a speech for the following day's meeting at Wolverhampton; 'Generally it is more important one shd be at Westminster. This meeting is an exception'. The local Association was not prepared to accept Asquith - The Association however decided by an overwhelming majority to ask me'.