Which says “The Great Sea Ruler,
Hath fought so well for Cam!”
These extracts are from “The Battle of Lake Mort,” a long parody by the author of The Dauntless Three (already referred to on page 172). Cambridge, J. Hall and Son. 1875. Price 6d.
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Punch, September 6, 1884, contained an imitation entitled “The Dioscuri in Egypt.” It referred to the mission to Egypt undertaken by Lords Wolseley and Northbrook, which failed so dismally. The following extracts are from, a parody, which also appeared in Punch, February 11, 1888, describing the opening of Parliament.
In the Arena.
The “Parade” before the Conflict.
Ho! trumpets blare forth bravely, ho, banners proudly flout!
Cool critics loll expectant, spectators swarm and shout!
For lo! short truce is over, and lately sundered foes,