And ... wasn't D'Alton's Father hung? And as for Alexander Byng!-- ... I think I know the kind of thing, A Churchman, cleanly, nobly born, Come let us say Godolphin Horne?" But hardly had he said the word When Murmurs of Dissent were heard. The King of Iceland's Eldest Son Said, "Thank you! I am taking none!" The Aged Duchess of Athlone Remarked, in her sub-acid tone, "I doubt if He is what we need!" With which the Bishops all agreed; And even Lady Mary Flood (_So_ Kind, and oh! so _really_ good) Said, "No! He wouldn't do at all, He'd make us feel a lot too small," The Chamberlain said, " ... Well, well, well! No doubt you're right.... One cannot tell!" He took his Gold and Diamond Pen And [Illustration] Scratched Godolphin out again. So now Godolphin is the Boy Who blacks the Boots at the Savoy. [Illustration] ALGERNON, _Who played with a Loaded Gun, and, on missing his Sister was reprimanded by his Father._ Young Algernon, the Doctor's Son, Was [Illustration] playing with a Loaded Gun. He pointed it towards his sister, Aimed very carefully, but [Illustration] Missed her! His Father, who was standing near, [Illustration] The Loud Explosion chanced to Hear, [Illustration] And reprimanded Algernon For playing with a Loaded Gun. HILDEBRAND, _Who was frightened by a Passing Motor, and was brought to Reason._ [Illustration] "Oh, Murder! What was that, Papa!" "My child, It was a Motor-Car, A Most Ingenious Toy! [Illustration] Designed to Captivate and Charm Much rather than to rouse Alarm In any English Boy. "What would your Great Grandfather who [Illustration] Was Aide-de-Camp to General Brue, And lost a leg at [Illustration] Waterloo, And [Illustration] Quatre-Bras and [Illustration] Ligny too! And died at Trafalgar!-- [Illustration] What would he have remarked to hear His Young Descendant shriek with fear, Because he happened to be near A Harmless Motor-Car! But do not fret about it! Come! We'll off to Town [Illustration] And purchase some!" LORD LUNDY, _Who was too Freely Moved to Tears, and thereby ruined his Political Career._ [Illustration] Lord Lundy from his earliest years Was far too freely moved to Tears. For instance if his Mother said, "Lundy! It's time to go to Bed!" He bellowed like a Little Turk. Or if [Illustration] his father Lord Dunquerque Said "Hi!" in a Commanding Tone, "Hi, Lundy! Leave the Cat alone!" Lord Lundy, letting go its tail, Would raise so terrible a wail As moved His Grandpapa the [Illustration]