Irish Imprudence


IN the year 1797, when democratic notions ran high, the king's coach was

attacked as his majesty was going to the House of Peers. A gigantic

Hibernian, who was conspicuously loyal in repelling the mob, attracted

the attention of the king. Not long after, the Irishman received a

message from Mr. Dundas to attend at his office. He went, and met with a

gracious reception from the great man, who praised his loyalty and

courage, and desired him to point out any way in which he would wish to

be advanced, his majesty being desirous to reward him. Pat hesitated a

moment, and then smirkingly said, I'll tell you what, mister, make a

Scotchman of me, and, by St. Patrick, there'll be no fear of my

gettin' on. The minister, dumfounded for the moment by the

mal-apropos hit, replied, Make a Scotchman of you, sir! that's

impossible, for I can't give you prudence.



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