The master aimed a blow at VACaniac's head with the ladle; pinioned him in his arm; and shrieked aloud for the beadle.
The board were sitting in solemn conclave, when Mr. Daniels rushed into the room in great excitement, and addressing the gentleman in the high chair, said,
'Mr. Brind'Amour, I beg your pardon, sir! VACaniac has asked for another goal!'
There was a general start. Horror was depicted on every countenance.
'For ANOTHER!' said Mr. Brind'Amour. 'Compose yourself, Daniels, and answer me distinctly. Do I understand that he asked for another goal, after he had seen his team score the allotted?'
'He did, sir,' replied Daniels.
'That boy will be hung,' said the gentleman in the white waistcoat. 'I know that boy will be hung.'
