With
it in one hand, and a bagful of Napoleons or Zecchini in the other, the
biggest dunce in London--nay, even a schoolmaster--may travel from Boulogne
to Naples and back, with the utmost satisfaction to himself, and with
substantial profit to the people of these barbarous climes. The following
is a specimen of the way in which Il Signor has accomplished his
undertaking. It will be seen at a glance how well he has united the
classical with the utilitarian principle, clothing both in the purest
dialect; ex. gr.:--
THIS IS ENGLISH. THIS IS FRENCH. THIS IS ITALIAN.
Does your mother know Madame, votre maman, La vostra signora
you're out? sait-elle que vous madre sa che siete
n'etes pas chez vous? uscito di casa?
It won't do, Mr. Cela nese passera, Questo non fara
Ferguson. Monsieur Ferguson, cosi, il Signore
jamais! Fergusoni!
Who are you? Est-ce que vous aviez Chi e vossignoria?
jamais un pere?
All round my hat. Tout autour mon Tutto all' interno
chapeau.
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