(Unless a stray bullet or splinter
Should lead to a trifling delay);
From rumours—of which there are plenty—
I gather the fun will begin
At Calais, whence, Deo volente,
We tramp to Berlin.
NEW METHODS OF FRIGHTFULNESS.
["The Siberians have refused to have their beards cut, saying that the shagginess frightens the Germans." No doubt the adaptable enemy will not be behindhand in this method of warfare.]
The Frighten-em-to-Death's-Head Hussars, in their brilliant charge yesterday, were greatly aided by the fact that, before going into action, they had burnt-corked their faces. The effect upon the moral of the enemy was disastrous, the terrified troops flying in confusion.