deer from Pelham's grounds, but meeting with resistance, one of the game-keepers received an un-. fortunate blow, from which he never recovered ; this was adjudged murder, and all of those concerned in the affray were considered alike guilty of murder, and in consequence suffered death. Lord Dacre, from his excellent character, and from its being proved that he was not present when the blow was given, was much pitied ; and the King's rigour for not showing mercy much disapproved.
Sir Roger Fienne (who embattled the Castle in the reign of Henry the Sixth) was succeeded by his son Richard Fienne, who married Joan, daughter of Sir Thomas Dacre, from whom it passed to his grandson Thomas ; he was succeeded also by his grandson Thomas Lord Dacre, the same that suffered death as an accessory to the above murder ; since which time, by purchase and marriage, it has passed into the hands of H. F. Naylor, Esq. , T. R. Kemp, Esq., M.P. for Lewes, W. D. Gillon, Esq., and its present proprietor, H. B. Curteis, Esq., M.P. for Rye.
FAIRLIGHT
is situated about two miles to the north of Hastings. From this spot, which rises gradually to an elevation of 599 feet, the eye wanders over a rich and beautiful country of hill and dale varied with numerous towns; awide expanse of the British Channel extending from Beachy-head to the South Foreland, a distance of eighty miles, and bounded by the cliffs of Boulogne.
To those who are capable of climbing the hills of Hastings we would recommend them to follow the path leading over the east hill, passing a small cottage to the left, the chosen retreat of Canning from the fatigues of office, then proceed up the valley of Ec-
