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. Lord Eossmore, in his book entitled Things I Can Tell, relates a good , story of Percy La Touche,- the leading sportsman of Ireland. He always received King Edward when he went to Punchestown. • Percy had a keen sense of humor, and when the King once playfully hit him over the shoulders with his walkingstick, he turned to his Majesty and said, in rather a rueful manner.: • . . , - : ,
' Sir,.l don't know whether you've intended knighting me or breaking my collarbone.'
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New Zealand Tablet, 1 May 1913, Page 61
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80IN DOUBT New Zealand Tablet, 1 May 1913, Page 61
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