An Unexpected Cannonade
AT one of the annual dinners of the members of the Chapel Royal, a
gentleman had been plaguing Edward Cannon with a somewhat dry
disquisition on the noble art of fencing. Cannon for some time endured
it with patience; but at length, on the man remarking that Sir George
D---- was a great fencer, Cannon, who disliked him, replied, I don't
know, sir, whether Sir George is a great fencer, but Sir George is a
great fool! A little startled, the other rejoined, Possibly he is; but
then, you know, a man may be both.--So I see, sir, said Cannon,
turning away.
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