Captain Gladstone. “Glad to see you, John. Glad you’re A.B. again. If it comes on to blow, we may want your assistance.”
Mr. Bright had withdrawn from the Ministry on account of ill-health. His re-appearance in Parliament tended to strengthen the now weakened Administration.—1872.
No. 39.
CARTOON.—OCTOBER 11, 1873.
A FRIEND IN NEED.
Mr. Gladstone. “My dear John, I congratulate you! Just in time to settle accounts with our black friend yonder!”
John Bright. “H’m! Fighting is not quite in my line, as thee knowest, friend William; nevertheless——!”