And there you have the symbolism of your country.

Right or left of the shield, I forget which, and it is of no importance to the point--you have Grandgosier or Great Turk in all his majesty, mane and tail; and on the other hand, you behold, as the showman says, Dyspepsia.
And the pair are intended to indicate that you may see yourselves complete by looking at them separately; and so your Royal Standard is your national mirror; and when you gaze on it fondly you're playing the part of a certain Mr.Narcissus, who got liker to the Lion than to the Unicorn in the act.

Now will that satisfy you ?' 'Quite as you please, quite as you please,' Mr.Rumford replied.

'One loves the banner of one's country--that is all.' He rubbed his hands.

'I for one am proud of it.' 'Far be it from me to blame you, my dear sir.