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A DIALOGUE
OVERHEARD IN A VILLAGE NEAR PORTSMOUTH, DURING THE WAR WITH FRANCE.
Says Sue to Jack, “The reason why we English wins the day,'Tis because before a battle them 'ere Frenchmen never pray:”
Jack he answer'd scornful, as he spat and turn'd his quid,
“Jabbering beggars, no! who'd understand 'em if they did?”
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