His lecture appears to have been listened to very politely and attentively until the Headmaster asked the following question: “Tell me, Mr. Wildman, what is the most suitable cane for a boy 15 years old or over?” Apparently at this point Wildman brandished his prized 30-inch Dragon smoky malacca cane which he described as a “very pliant and punishing cane.” Copping then asked: “And how many strokes do you advise?” and Wildman responded with “Six of the best, in the place that seems to have been provided by nature for the purpose”.