Of a rapid revival in trade.
Your labours are heavy and pressing,
I trust you won’t find them distressing,
Avoid long debates,
Pass what William dictates,
And accept, please—per proxy—my blessing.
[Exeunt Councillors of the Lower House, grateful for the information thus generously bestowed.]
Wear-Gifford.
Truth, February 7, 1884.
Several parodies of King’s and Queen’s speeches will also be found in The Court of Session Garland. London: Hamilton, Adams & Co., 1888. These relate principally to Scotch affairs.