The Second Mister (8 page)

The Basque language is related to no other Indo-European language and is said to contain about seventeen cases 
or
tuiseals
. I say “about” because the precise number is the subject of much dispute among grammarians - I have heard mention of as many as twenty-six. This seems to me to bring an admirable measure of complexity to the language and should be an inspiration to all who seek to reform English. After all, English, like Irish and Latin, has to make do with a miserable six cases. A good start would be made if we were to add say another six; more can be added later should the need arise. Here are my suggestions:

Enough said: The revolution has begun !