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Irish dominions. It is intended to erect a post or 

 pillar on the spot where His Majesty first left his mark, 

 but the committee can't agree on the plan to be 

 followed ; some of our Cunning folks are for a pillar 

 surmounted by a pair of horns, for the horned cattle 

 to rub against, when landed from England. Bob 

 Steward wishes it to be made into a Whipping-post 

 for the use of those who dare grumble at military law. 

 Billy Biscuit proposes a crane to hoist up blubber and 

 turtle. It is reported the person intended to be com- 

 plimented, said, ' He thought a snug whiskey and 

 punch-house, with the King's head over the door, would 

 be as well, as he knew, from experience, how thirsty 

 a man felt when he first lands in Ireland.' Altogether 

 it is feared they w^ill make a ' bocklish ' of it, as Billy 

 Biscuit is appointed to receive the subscriptions, and 

 put them up to interest with the Orphans' fund. 



END OF CHAPTER VII. 



