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that have gentle hearts and fain
 * To succour men in need,

There is no voice could ask in vain
 * With such a cause to plead—

The cause of those that in your care,
 * Who know the debt to honour due,

Confide the wounds they proudly wear,
 * The wounds they took for you.

Out of the shock of shattering spears,
 * Of screaming shell and shard,

Snatched from the smoke that blinds and sears,
 * They come with bodies scarred,

And count the hours that idly toll,
 * Restless until their hurts be healed,

And they may fare, made strong and whole,
 * To face another field.

And yonder where the battle's waves
 * Broke yesterday o'erhead,

Where now the swift and shallow graves
 * Cover our English dead,

Think how your sisters play their part,
 * Who serve as in a holy shrine,

Tender of hand and brave of heart,
 * Under the Red Cross sign.

Ah, by that symbol, worshipped still,
 * Of life-blood sacrificed,

That lonely Cross on Calvary's hill
 * Red with the wounds of ;

By that free gift to none denied,
 * Let Pity pierce you like a sword,

And Love go out to open wide
 * The gate of life restored.

O. S.

 

" we may advance to attack," said the Prussian Commander, folding up the Berliner Tageblatt War Map.

"One moment, Sir," interposed the Chief of Staff, "the supply of captured alien women and children is exhausted."

"Then," said the Commander, "we shall be forced to confront the enemy's fire without the usual screen."

"Why not advance under a flag of truce?" suggested the Chief of Staff.

"I am loth to violate the canons of civilized warfare," said the Commander, "but really there seems no other way, unless—unless Here! Hand me a telegram form. I have an idea."

The Commander wrote rapidly for a minue. "Send this at once," he said, "and pre-pay the reply."

In an hour the answer arrived. The Commander tore it open with eager haste. "We are saved!" he cried. "The advance commences at daybreak to-morrow." He tossed the telegram over to the Chief of Staff, who read:—"Am forwarding immediately per special train 1,000 foxes as requested.—Hagenbeck, Hambury."

And the, reading the Commander's despatch later in the day, mailed his Super-strategist the insignia of the Order of the Double-faced Vulture.

 

Sunday.—To-day has witnessed another triumph for the high-souled German army. Ten Belgian villages have been burnt. Some of the inhabitants have been also burnt; the rest have been driven out to starve. This will teach Belgium not to build villages in the way of a possible German advance. General von Schweinehund was in command of the of the noble German column. Have telegraphed my supreme eme congratulations and have conferred upon him the Iron Cross. How splendidly God is behaving in these days.

Monday.—It is stated that in East Prussia a village has been burnt by the Russians during a battle. This is monstrous, and must be stopped at once. Have sent a protest to the and have telegraphed to neutral countries pointing out that Russia is spreading barbarism, whereas Germany is spreading civilisation and culture. A reply has come from America; it contained only one word—"Louvain." That may be meant for humour, but I do not understand it. The Americans must not forget that Louvain was burnt by German troops, and that being so there can be no complaint. Have told my Court Chaplain, Dr. Meuchler, to draw the Divine attention to this infamy on the part of the Russian Huns.

Tuesday.—Six Belgian mayors and five hundred selected Belgian villagers have been shot by my gallant troops. One of them had sneered at Lieutenant von Blutgierig as he sat at breakfast. The Belgians are indeed a stiff-necked race, but with God's help they shall be made to understand the sympathetic gentleness of the German character. But to sneer at a man in uniform is an inconceivable crime worthy only of an Englishman. The lieutenant has had to go into hospital to recover from this shameful treatment. He is a true German and shall be rewarded.

Wednesday.—Ordered three cathedrals to be razed to the ground. Forget how many ordinary churches have been destroyed. All Belgian and French universities are to be at once bombarded and burnt for failing to recognise the superiority of German intellect. Have just read noble book by Professor Lumpenthor, who proves that, , , , , , , and  were all Germans. He seems to fear that we modern Germans are too merciful. This is no doubt true, for the Belgians are not yet reconciled to us as their God-appointed masters.

Thursday.—Our wonderful navy continues its magnificent deeds. Two Danish boats and an English trawler have been sent to the bottom by mines in the North Sea. Have commanded religious services to be held in all German churches to to thank God for all His mercies.

Friday.—Have arranged everything with Turks, who will shortly intervene with their army to help Germany to spread civilisation and the Gospel. Hear that England is about to use Indian troops. This, being an attack on German culture, cannot be allowed. Unless something is done about it shall countermand religious services.

Saturday.—Have ordered all remaining Belgian villages to be burnt and inhabitants to be shot. This will please my glorious troops. The Divine blessing is evidently on our cause.



It can't be as serious as that.

It must be a very fierce one to have bitten through its lead.