Elgin.
_The Trusty Servant at Winchester._--The singular emblematic picture of
a "Trusty Servant," in the vestibule of the kitchen of Winchester
College, is too well known to require a description. I remember once
hearing a gentleman refer to some author as giving a description of a
similar figure, and speaking of such representations as of great
antiquity. Unfortunately I took no _note_ of it at the time, and I now
hope to recover the reference by a _query_; and shall feel obliged to
any of your correspondents who may be able to furnish me with an answer:
"Who was the author referred to?"