Volume 93 — THE HAZARD OF A—DYE.

Supposing that when our soldiers and sailors were armed with worthless bayonets and useless cutlasses, a war had broken out.

And supposing that our Army had been defeated on account of those worthless bayonets.

And supposing our sailors had been slaughtered by hundreds on account of those useless cutlasses.

And supposing the country had been successfully invaded because the nation had improper arms of defence.

And supposing, wild with ruin, revenge, and misery, the remains of the Army and Navy had met Sir John Adye.

Supposing they had. Well, what then?

Prize Parliamentary Puzzle.—"The End of the Session."

"GLASS FALLING!"

"HM!—GOING BACK! AH!—ONLY A LOCAL DEPRESSION!!"