JONES-JOHNSON, not out 3276
BROWN-SMITH, not out 3055
So the game stood at the end of the fifth day, when, spite all the
efforts of "All France," even the putting on of three "Bowlsmen" at
once, it was found impossible to take even one of the "'Ome-team"
_wickettes_. Yet the contest was maintained by the "Outside" with
a wonderful heroism and _élan_, for though by degrees, in nobly
attempting to stop the flight of the _boule de canon_ as it sped on
its murderous course, driven by the furious and savage blows of the
batsmen in all directions over the field, the fieldsmen, one by
one, struck in the arms, legs, head and back, began to grow feeble
under their unceasing blows and contusions, still one and all from
the "Long-leg-off" to the indomitable "Longstoppe," faced the
dangers of their situation with a proud smile, indicative of the
noble calm of an admirable spirit. So, Monsieur, the game, which
was not finished, and which, in consequence, the Umpire, with a
chivalrous generosity, announced as "drawn," came to its
conclusion. You will understand, from the perusal of the above, the
direction in which my Committee will be likely to modify the rules
of the game, and simplify the apparatus for playing it, so as to
give your "Cricquette" a chance of finding itself permanently
acclimatised in this country.
Accept, Monsieur, the assurance of my most distinguished
consideration,