THE BRITISH LION.

“You may lead him, but you can't drive him.”—Popular Belief.

PROLOGUE.

Off the Isle of Wight.

Lat. Too great.

Lon. Doubtful.

Page of a Book not written up by the Quartermaster or Captain of the “Alberta" on August 18th, 1875. I.

The Mistletoe sailed in the Solent Sea, Scarce three knots an hour went she ;

And her passengers all were blithe and gay, Keeping their summer holiday. None thought of danger—the sea was calm, Not even the ladies felt a qualm ; For trim was the yacht and brave the crew,

And at the helm was the Captain true. Oh ! the Mistle toe bow !