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110 And the Ogs are determined to wage a war On Gosh, next Friday, at half-past four," Then the Glugs all cried, in a terrible fright, "How did our grandfathers manage a fight?"

Then the Knight, Sir Stodge, he opened his Book, And he read. "Some very large stones they took, And flung at the foe, with exceeding force; Which was very effective, tho' rude, of course." And lo, with sorrowful wails and moans. The Glugs cried, "Where, Oh, where are the stones?" And some rushed North, and a few ran West; Seeking the substitutes seeming best. And they gathered the pillows and cushions and rugs From the homes of the rich and middle-class Glugs. And a hasty message they managed to send Craving the loan of some bricks from a friend.

On the Friday, exactly at half-past four. Came the Ogs with triumphant glee. And the first of their stones hit poor Mister Ghones. The captain of industry. Then a pebble of Podge took the Knight, Sir Stodge, In the curve of his convex vest.