PIKES AND ASSES.

Mr. Samuel Flopp presents his compliments to the Editor, and begs to

propound the following question:—

Mr. Flopp, passing the other day through the Camden Town Turnpike,

observed written upon the gate—

"For every horse, mule, or other animal, not being an ass, the sum of

1½_d._"

Mr. Flopp wishes to know whether it was owing to the last reservation,

that he was allowed to pass toll free.

Perhaps some of our correspondents will answer the question.

The Comic Almanack, Volume 2 An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humerous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities · 第 409 / 535 题