What possibilities underlie its possession were wonderingly recognised in the last days of the late Parliament, when the directors of the Cambrian Railway Company were brought to the Bar of the House in connection with the dismissal of a station-master who had given unwelcome evidence before a Select Committee. House in the ludicrous pickle which invariably follows on Privilege proceedings. Directors summoned to attend were somewhere in the lobby. If it had been permissible to follow _Dogberry's_ example in similar circumstances--to take no note of directors, but let them go and presently call the rest of the watch together, and thank God they were rid of the knaves--it would have been well. But, directors being solemnly summoned, must needs be adequately dealt with. Finally resolved that SPEAKER should admonish them. Amid much giggling on part of hysterically uneasy House, conscious of its own ludicrous position, directors brought in and ranged at Bar. Then SPEAKER stood up and "most seriously admonished" them. No one present will forget the awesome mien, the terrible voice, with which the task was performed. At a touch farce was transformed into tragedy. Dignity of House, sorely imperilled, triumphantly vindicated. To-night the SPEAKER'S phrasing was perfect. Its setting in the delivery is untranslateable in speech or written word. _Business done._--Speaker announces resignation. SQUIRE OF MALWOOD brings in Local Veto Bill. _Tuesday._--"Poof!" said SARK, mopping his brow; "glad that's over. No knowing where it might have ended. Danger of last scene in SPEAKER'S leave-taking closing amid burst of irritated laughter. When I was first returned, we thought two leaders enough for one House. There was the Government man on the Treasury Bench, the Leader of Opposition on bench opposite. When ceremonial business to be done, these two spoke and the whole House agreed that its opinions had found expression. House rapidly growing into position akin to home forces of Prince of MONACO. Nearly as many captains as privates."