Task 3 : WRITING (40%)

Based on the text, there were a few characters like Hughie Erskine, Laura
Merton, Colonel, Alan Trevor but I found that Baron Hausberg was my most
favourite character.

Baron Hausberg was a man who fond of Art because he was willing to be a
model for his friend as stated in the text. He has passion for Art because he asked
his friend to paint him as a beggar even though he was an aristocrats. He himself
was standing on a raised platform in a corner of the studio. He was a wizened old
man, with a face like wrinkled parchment, and a most piteous expression. Over his
shoulders was flung a coarse brown cloak, all tears and tatters; his thick boots were
patched and cobbled, and with one hand he leant on a rough stick, while with the
other he held out his battered hat for alms. He looked so forlorn and wretched.
Baron Hausberg was an Art Collector as stated in the text. He is a great friend of
mine, buys all my pictures and that sort of thing, and gave me a commission a month
ago to paint him as a beggar.

Baron Hausberg was a billionaire who owned fortunes in all over the world.
But he was generous as he gave 10,000 to Hughie and Laura as wedding gift.
My dear boy, said Trevor, smiling, that old beggar, as you call him, is one of the
richest men in Europe. He could buy all London to-morrow without overdrawing his
account. He has a house in every capital, dines off gold plate, can prevent Russia
going to war when he chooses.
The Baron, said the old gentleman, with a smile, has commissioned me to bring
you this letter. and he extended a sealed envelope.
On the outside was written, A wedding present to Hugh Erskine and Laura Merton,
from an old beggar, and inside was a cheque for 10,000.

In conclusion, Baron Hausberg was a philanthropist, a rich man who gives a
lot of money to help poor people like Hughie and Trevor to achieve their dreams and
hopes.