NOT TALL ENOUGH.
When it was thought Gei many wanted to get a foothold in Holland. Bismaick was entertaining the Dutch Ambassador with a review of the German Army. Ys one fine body of men man lied by. Bisraarek paid to tla Dutch Ambassador—- " What do you (Link of those men ':" •' Fine soldiers," said the Ambassador, '• but not tii! 1 enough!" After another body marched by, the name inquiry was put ami the same reply made. Then eame the regimi lit of Grenadiers, between 6ft. and 7ft. tall. " What do you think of those ?" asked Bismarck. " Fine soldiers, but not tall enough," was the reply. " What does your excellency mean r" said Bismajck. "I mean that, by openiiicour dykes, we can let in the sea and Hood Holland Bft. deep," replied the Ambassador.
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Mataura Ensign, Issue 841, 17 January 1901, Page 3
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