...thinning in order to admit a free circulation of air and give health and vigor to the young trees, gave instructions to his gardener, and directed him...and, moreover, it would be seriously injurious to my reputation as a planter.' The duke replied : ' Do as I desire you, and I will take care of your...

...the manner and extent of thinning he required done. The gardener listened attentively, then replied, 'Your Grace must pardon me if I humbly remonstrate against your orders, as I cannot do as you desire. It would not only destroy the young plantation, but would be seriously...