In his homily at Dominic Milroy’s funeral, a former headmaster of Ampleforth, Gabriel Everitt, recalled certain signs that were emblematic of his presence. Pipe smoke was one; a glass of whisky – always single malt – was another; golf clubs and fishing rods; a voice speaking and singing
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