Exhibit J.2


                         CONSENT OF FROST BROWN TODD LLC
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We consent to the references to our firm in the Prospectus and Statement of
Additional Information and to the incorporation by reference in the
Post-Effective Amendment Number 25 to the Registration Statement (Form N-1A, No.
2-68290, 811-3070) and related Prospectus of Hilliard-Lyons Government Fund,
Inc. of our opinion previously filed on November 30, 1998 with Post-Effective
Amendment Number 20 to the Registration Statement.



                                          /s/ FROST BROWN TODD LLC
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                                          FROST BROWN TODD LLC


Louisville, Kentucky
December 29, 2003