The Cantabs took the lead at once; At the Creek they were away. “Now hie ye on!” the coxswains cried, “And see ye win the day.” But when they reached the Crab Tree ’Twixt the two light was seen; And halfway to the Soapworks, There was a length between. But now the Oxford strokesman Laboured with labour strong, And spurted up amidst the cheers Of the delighted throng. And closer still and closer Did Darbishire draw near, Till by the Soapworks Cambridge men Began to feel some fear. But Goldie now worked harder, And passed the Ship a-head When Darbishire put on a spurt, But his men were nearly dead. “Cam to the charge!” cried Gordon, The foe begins to yield; For now the Great Sea Ruler Hath gained for us the field. And passing under Barnes Bridge Cam was a length away, And rowing on to Lake Mort Most bravely won the day. XX. The god who lives for ever Hath fought for Cam to-day He is the Great Sea Ruler, To whom the oarsmen pray, Back comes the Chief in triumph Who in the hour of fight Was helped by the Great Ruler, Who gave him what was right. Safe comes the ship to haven Through billows and through gales If once the great Sea Ruler Sits perched upon the sails. Here in the Union building, Hoist we the telegram, Which says the Great Sea Ruler Hath fought so well for Cam. And when the months returning Bring back this day of fight―― The proud day of the boat-race Marked evermore with white―― Unto the Union building Let Undergrads all throng, And pass into the Union To read the telegram, Which says “The Great Sea Ruler, Hath fought so well for Cam!” These extracts are from “_The Battle of Lake Mort_,” a long parody by the author of _The Dauntless Three_ (already referred to on page 172). Cambridge, J. Hall and Son. 1875. Price 6_d._ ――――:o:―――― _Punch_, September 6, 1884, contained an imitation entitled “The Dioscuri in Egypt.” It referred to the mission to Egypt undertaken by Lords Wolseley and Northbrook, which failed so dismally. The following extracts are from, a parody, which also appeared in _Punch_, February 11, 1888, describing the opening of Parliament. IN THE ARENA. _The “Parade” before the Conflict._