14 MARCH 1896, Page 15

IRISH "BULLS."

[To THI EDITOR OF THZ "SPECTATOR"'

Sta,—The letters in the Spectator about" Irish Bulls" prompt me to ask you why Miss Edgeworth included the excellent story I give below in her "Essay on Irish Bulls." Where is the " Bull? " Miss Edgeworth Bays there is "humour mixed with sophistry ; " but where is the sophistry ? Is it not a most perfect and logical answer to be given by a man believing in divine providence? This is the story. Au Irishman was run over by a troop of horse, and miraculously escaped un- hurt. "Down upon your knees, and thank God, you repro- bate," said one of the spectators. "Thank God ! for what ? Is it for letting a troop of horse run over me ? "—I am,