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Some time after the conclusion Of the A.
merican Revolution, young American was
present in a British play house; all inter
Jude was performed in ridicule OF his coun-
trymen. A number of American officers be-
ing introduced in tattered uniforms and bare
footed, the question was put to them, sever
allv, "What was your trade before you en-
tered the army?" One answered tailor;
another cobler. The wit Of the piece was
to banter them for not keeping themselves
IN clothes and shoes; but before that could
be expressed. the American exclaimed trem
the gallery: Great Britain was beaten by
taiIors and coblers huzza" Even the Prime
minister himself, who was present, could not
help smiling, amidst general peal ofiaush-
ter