The following design gives the solution of this curious problem. The dotted lines show in which way the figure is to be cut, and the numbers indicate the new position of the pieces.
THE FACETIOUS SCHOOLBOY.
Our readers will see by a glance at the accompanying drawing what features of the original landscape it was necessary to preserve in order to solve the problem, and which were produced by the schoolboy's pencil and must accordingly be removed. The drawing represents a light-house built on the edge of a cliff.
ROUND THE CAPSTAN.
This drawing gives the solution of the problem, showing to what bodies the respective heads and legs should be attached.
THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC.
