The Boar proceeded to address the assembly in a flow of eloquence, until domestic duties called him to the bosom of his numerous family.
Here we end our quotations from the “Journal of Reform,” and in justice to the rioters, will conclude with a literal account of the proceedings, furnished by a Ferret who was present at the meeting.
“For three hours the rioters, irrespective of the place, or the sacred presence of the dead around, kept up an incessant thunder of inarticulate sounds, stamping, groaning, and applauding. Sixty-three speakers addressed the audience simultaneously. The result of this tumult of voices may be more easily imagined than described.”
Our correspondent adds: “The art of whistling and howling has made such astonishing progress among the audience as to suggest a mass meeting in England!”
One of those doubtful dogs who have no political opinions, and who are to be found in every popular assembly attempted to gain a hearing.
“If we are vanquished!” he said.
“Vanquished! bah! Out with the cur!” cried the Bear, with that air of brutality so peculiarly his own.
“Out with him!” growled the Hyena; “barking is not enough, we must bite!”
“Beware of the spy,” shrieked the Weasel.
The prudent brute waiting to hear no more, tucked his tail snugly between his legs and bolted through a window.