The account of the first day's tilting at Eglintoun Castle—Wednes-
day's—was given most week. Thursday was deplorably wet ; and all the gayety was confined to tine Castle, where the dames, knights, and squires, contented themselves wide dancing and feasts. Of' the unin- vited and the commonalty, a large proportion took their departure on Thursday ; but on Friitay, the weather being fiue, many who had gone returned, and the tilting woos resumed.
" Along the whole line of the route, the cheering was most enthusiastic; and Lord Eglintoun e:Inie in for his full share of these plaudits, which he ac- knowledged in the III,: t courteous manner. " Atter due preparation, it was announced that the Knight of the Gael (Lord Glealyon) and the Knight of the Black Lion (Viseount Alford) agreed to meet in the lists. The contest was a very good one ; and eventually de- clared in favour of the KnOn of the Gael, who shivered his lance against his opponent.
•• The herald then announced, that a tilt would take place between the Knight of the Golden Lion (.1. O. Fairlie) and the Knight of the G rillin (hail of Craven.) In the first tilt, both lances were touched, but no serious damage olone. In the second tilt, the Knight of the Golden Lion touched the lance of his opponent ; and ho the third tilt, the Knight of the Griffin broke his lance near the hilt, end victory was deelared in his tlivour. The tilting of these knights was much applauded, from the coolness and intrepidity of their proceedings. " It was then announced that the Earl of Eglintoun would tilt with the Knight of the nett Hose (.1. O. Leclionere.) In the first course they missed; ditto is the second; in the third course Lord Eglintoun broke his lance in capital style, and Win: istwarded by the applause of the Queen of Beauty and the public.
" Succeeding this tilt, the Herald moved opposite the scat of the Queen of
Beauty, and after repeat 0 yea,' three I hoes, announced that aot Unknown. Knight had challenged the Knight of the Dolphin (Earl Cassilis.) This created considerable excitement, for it was understood that the Unknown would be a German Prince of fame and fortune ; hut the challenger did not appear, and the challenge dropped. It was then announced that (1 It! Unknown Knight not being ready, the Black Knight challenged the Knight of the Dragon (Water- ford.) lot the first, both missed; second, ditto ; in the third, the Black Knight splintered his lance, and gained the pal in.
" In the next tilling, the Knight of the Dolphin (Earl Cassilis) challenged the Knight of the Crillia (Earl Craven.) First course, both missed ; iiC00114. dittO ; in the third, Earl Cassilis hit his opponent, and was declared the winner. No lances were broken.
" The Knight of the Rani (the Hon. Capt. (:age) then challenged the Knight of the Swan (Ilon. F. slerningbain.) Three courses were run without a sin:le hit, and it was then officially announced. float the match was unde- cided.
" The Knight of the Red_ Rose (Mr. Leehmere) then entered the lists against the Knight of the Griffin (Earl ('raven,.) Three tilts were run, with- out, however, the splintering of a lance, and the Griffin was declared the winner.
"The last course was between the Knight of the Red Lion (J. 0. Fairlie) and the Knight of the Burning Tower (Sir F. Hopkins.) In the first tilt they slightly touched; in the second the lance Of the Red Knight was shi- vered. A third bout was tried, which was a miss; and finally, the palm was adjudged to J. O. Fairlie, Esq. " During the tilting of which the above is a summary, the young noblemen and gentlemen were actively enga;.-ed in what is called running at young ring,— that is, placing the ring suspended ly a rope, and allowing all parties to run a tilt at it, for the purpose of removing it, %viten the steed is at full gallop. The Earl of Eglintoun was one of the must successful competitors in this depart- ment.
" As a termination, the total number of Knights rehelmed themselves ; and being started front the respective ends of the list, they struck at each other with their swords in passing. Only one or two cuts were given ; but in the ease of the Marquis of Waterfard anti Lord Alfrd, they turne.I back upon each other, and were plying their weapons in chivalrous style, when they were separated IT Sir C. Lamb." Mr. Jernmgbant received a cut on the wrist, and left the lists. [So blood actually flowed!] :Man the actor performed the part of Jester ; but made little fun.
On Saturday, the weather was again unfavourable. The rain was heavy and the wind blew a gale ; so that the day's tilting was given up, and ninny of the guests left Eglintoun Casale.
The numbers present at the tournament must surely be prodigiously overrated by the Glasgow Herald- " The numbers oh the ground have been variously estimated at from 80,000 to 200,11tM persons; some thousands of whom travelled from distances of 400 mile; ;nl upwards. There were visitors present indeed front every part of the kingdom—from the North Highlands, and South of England, and not a few front the sister kingdom. We were somewhat surprised to hear of the attend- ance of so many Americans, thought we do not aver that they crossed the At- lantic on purpose ; at all events, they will, on their return, lie enabled to tickle the ears ot' Brother Jonathan with a recital of the representation of European chivalry. The money circulated by those who came to see this splendid car- nival must have been immense; and even assuming that the assemblage spent on an average I/. each, we have a total of 100,000/.; but our impression is that this sum is far below the reality. Many single individuals spent from 20/. to 401. in travelling alone ; and if we include the antique dresses and other gear necessary to ornament the person, and the expenses of those who travelled with equipages, the pounds, shillings, and pence which will thus find their way into " The more haste the worse speed," is a proverb which we fear will be,77-- the pockets of the industrious, %vitt be found to amount to a goodly heritage. in the practice of the Gloucestershire farmers. They are afraid to trust e. ..- On the Ardrossan Railway the fares were trebled ; and on Tuesday evening weather, and have therefore hauled and housed their wheat in bad c„,,,li .-- and Wednesday morning, gigs and other vehicles in Glasgow were not to be We observe that much complaint has been made of the new samples which had under from two to three times their average cost. ' Make hay while the been exhibited in London and elsewhere. There will, we think, this yearbell
sun shines' is a most substantial advice, and we cannot blame people for taking plentiful yield of wheat, but we do not expect to see much that is very es1 let advantage of a carnival such as may never occur again."
but good order was preserved by two Bow Street officers.
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