"_A monument of antiquated Norman tyranny_," or, "_A relic of early
English fraud and ignorance;_" i.e., "A statute which I and my Party
wish to repeal."

"_The most precious constitutional legacy of those who fought and
bled,_" &c., &c.; i.e., Ditto ditto impugned by the opposite Party.

LEGAL.

"_I am instructed, my Lord, that this is, in fact, the case;_" i.e.,
"I see that, as usual, you have got upon a false scent; but as this
suits the book of my client, the solicitor (whose nod at this moment
may mean anything, and, therefore, why not approval?), I encourage the
mistake."

LECTURER AT A BATTLE PANORAMA.

"_It is a well-known historical fact that--;_" i.e., "You needn't
believe a word of it."

"_A bank of heavy clouds lowers in the horizon;_" i.e., "The black
paint has been laid on thick."

"_The plain stretches far away;_" i.e., "About five yards."

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'ARRY ON THE 'OLIDAY SEASON.