In reference to the damage of the candlesticks, I beg to quote (from
"The Cricket on the Hearth," by the highly popular and deservedly so
Dick) this reply:
"I'll damage you if you enquire."
Ever yours,
My block-reeving,
Main-brace splicing,
Lead-heaving,
Ship-conning,
Stun'sail-bending,
Deck-swabbing
Son of a sea-cook,
HENRY BLUFF,
H.M.S. _Timber._
[Sidenote: Mr. Charles Knight.]