Precisely as the clock was done striking 

 seven, Mr. Jorrocks ascended the platform, 

 attended by a few friends, and was received 

 with loud cheers from the gentlemen, and the 

 waving of handkerchiefs from the lady part of 

 the audience. When the applause had sub- 

 sided, Mr. Jorrocks advanced to the front 

 of the platform, and thus addressed the 

 audience : — 



" Frinds and fellow-countrymen ! Lend me 

 your ears. That's to say, listen to wot I'm 



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