The following curious epitaph is from Wirksworth, Derbyshire:--

Near this place lies the body of

PHILIP SHULLCROSS,

Once an eminent Quill-driver to the attorneys in this Town. He died

the 17th of Nov. 1787, aged 67.

Viewing Philip in a moral light, the most prominent and remarkable

features in his character were his zeal and invincible attachment to

dogs and cats, and his unbounded benevolence towards them, as well as

towards his fellow-creatures.

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