I move, therefore, as one important clause in our reforming rules,
Leave fighting for the Pope, and “tossing” for his bulls.
Time will not now permit, or I would seek to show
How many more important measures we might take in tow,
And change in toto many evil things which sway
The conduct of Young England when at play.
But as the hour advances, I feel, Sir, it is meet
That I should—er—hem! er—take my seat.
(Satirical cries of “Hear, hear,” from the Opposition, and
immense applause from Arthur Mortram, the other
member on the Ministerial bench.)
Mr. Walter Stanley.