THE KING AN" THE CABBY. The King of the Belgians once left his umbrella in a hansom when driving in Brussels. This was returned to His Majesty a few hours later by the proud cabby, who was offered for his honesty by King Leopold the sum of lOOfr. The astute jehu, however, begged a great favour of the King. Could he have the umbrella instead of the money ? The favour was granted, and before many days had passed the cabman had put up the umbrella for sale, and -it was knocked down to some Royal enthusiast for 1 lOOfr, When King Leopold heard of this he exclaimed, "Well, I have heard of an umbrella being put up to keep ofi showers of rain, but this seems to have been put up to bring down showers of gold." 1211.
Two Jehus lia3 narrowly escaped colliding in one of the main streets, and as each blamed " t'other," they commenced slanging each other. "Go on," said one. "You've tc tie a knot in yer nag's tail to keep it from falling into the nose-bag." " Who's talking ?" yelled the other. " Why, if yer old nag fell down, you'd have to strike a light to look lor it !"
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King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 371, 21 June 1911, Page 7
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