Chapter 19
From: F. Darcy, Royal Canal Co.
To: E. Bennet, Child how amazing is the depth of Low’s knowledge.
Being in the same country, I am particularly interested in the native breeds of Ireland, divided, as they are, into those of the mountains, moors, and bogs, and those of the richer plains.
The mountain breeds approach the character of the ancient White Forest Breed in a sufficiently near degree to indicate a common descent with the cattle of the mountains of Scotland and Wales, and the higher hills of Devon.
There is not space enough to write all my thoughts, and I look forward with great anticipation to talking over such matters with you when I return to Pemberley.
Please, you must allow me some time on my return to make your acquaintance in person, for our interest in books and literature bespeaks a great commonality of mind.
Your most faithful friend,
Darcy.
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