garrison, goods and resources were in it, to the discretion of

fiery Vernon,--who does not prove implacable, he or his, to a

petitioning enemy. Yes, humble the insolent, but then be merciful

to them, say the admiring Gazetteers. "The actual monster," how

cheering to think, "who tore off Mr. Jenkins's Ear, was got hold

of [actual monster, or even three or four different monsters who

each did it, the "hold got" being mythical, as readers see], and

naturally thought he would be slit to ribbons; but our people