COURT-MARTIAL.
A Court-Martial will assemble in the Hut
on Friday Evening for the Trial of
Billy Greens,
Ginger Thomson,
and
Tosher Johnson.
All witnesses are warned to attend.
John Brown, Adjutant.
There was a great rush on the ‘early doors.’ At 7 P.M. Nobby appeared, dressed up as a stout colonel, with a moustache like Ole Bill. He looked most impressive, and roused a cheer. The members of the court followed. All took their seats, and Billy Greens was ushered in by the court-martial orderly.
‘Before proceeding,’ said Nobby, ‘I should like to know if the accused has any objection, either to me, as president, or to any member of the court.’
‘Yes, sir, I object to you,’ answered Billy.
‘Why?’
‘You’re a rotten old Radical and—a lawyer.’
‘Your objection is out of order. This is a military court, and politics do not enter into the matter. If I am a lawyer, I can assure you there will be no charges—I mean, no six-and-eight.’
‘Question!’ shouted Ginger.