| a as in "car." e like French "un." | I somewhat like the "e" in "self," with a very indistinct "m" or "n" following it. | u and o like "oo." |
| rz and z like the French "j" in "jour," but after "k," "p," "t," or at the end of a word, like "sh." | There are four sounds somewhat difficult to foreigners: Ć, Ś, Ź, Ń —— as you were. | The accent invariably falls, etc.——. |
THE CRANK'S COMPLAINT.
(On seeing Mr. Henry Newbolt's name in the New Year's Honour List).
Because his verses always aim,
With one unwearying design,
At adding lustre to the fame
Achieved by Britain on the brine;
Because they fail to satisfy
The sex-besotted catechist—