Tells a stirring Cape story of Caffre attacks,
And "The Seven Wise Scholars" supply Ascott R. Hope,
For knocking off seven good tales, ample scope,
He in "Old Renown" stories, too, brilliantly writes
Of the deeds done of old by brave heroes and knights;
While E. Brookes harking back with his "Chivalric Days,"
Of the boys and the girls of old times sings the praise.
"Girl Neighbours," allows Sarah Tytler to say,
On the whole she prefers the girl of the day;
In "Miss Willowbrown's Offer," how traitors may fail,