Dogs in Monuments

S.S.S. (Vol. i., p. 405.) is informed that a dog, at the feet of monumental effigies of females, is as common as a lion accompanying male figures. It is most probable that the dog was meant to represent affection, fidelity, &c., just as the lion signified courage, generosity, &c. There are, however, some instances (Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, Ingham, Norfolk) where the dog's *name* is inscribed; and then it was doubtless the intention to give a favourite *pet* the honour of a monument, that of itself, as well as of its mistress, should "witness live in brass."