"An' China boy gottee lations, blead an' beer, allee same hon'lable officer gottee jug," continued Ah Sin.

"Then what more can wantchee?" concluded Dam Li triumphantly.

I surrendered unconditionally.


GOOD-BYE, AUSTRALIANS!

Through the Channel's drift and toss

Swift your homing transports churn;

Soon for you the Southron Cross

High above your bows shall burn;

Soon beyond the rolling Bight