HISTORY _( a) Coloured_ Mendacity follows the flag.

There never yet was an invader who did not, in obedience to a kindly human instinct, lie abundantly respecting the people whose country he had invaded.

The reason is very plain.

In all ages men delight to acquire property by expedients other than that of honest labour.

In the period of private war the most obvious alternative to working is fighting, or hiring servants to fight; the sword is mightier than the spade.