William Hone

“ But the grand Curiosity 's not to be seen— The owner himself— an old fat Mandarin; A patron of painters who copy designs, That grocers and tea-dealers hang up for signs: Hence teaboard-taste artists gain rewards and distinction, Hence his title of 'Teapot' shall last to extinction. ”

“ REMIGRATION. Still pursued, when a 'wanderer,' her child sleeps in death, And her best friend, in England, her king, yields his breath; This gives her new rights— they neglect and proscribe her; She threatens returning—they then try to bribe her! The bullies turn slaves, and, in meanness, fawn on her: They feel her contempt, and they vow her dishonour ”

“ It is a wonderful thing to consider the strength of Princes' wills when they are bent to have their Pleasure fulfilled, wherein no reasonable persuasions will serve their turn: how little do they regard the dangerous sequels, that ensue as well as to themselves as to their Subjects. ”

“ The Slaves of your will, will make your reign, in History, A misrule of force, folly, taxing, and mystery: Indulging your wish for what, with law, 's incompatible, For the present, they've render'd your crown not come-at-able ”

“ The women laugh'd out, and the grave even smiled; The old frown'd upon him—the children made sport, And his wife held her ridicule at his 'Report'! MORAL. Be warn'd, by his fate Married, single, and all; Ye elderly Gentlemen, Pity his fall! 014
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PUBLICATION. As yon bright orb, that vivifies our ball, Sees through our system, and illumines all; 015 So, sees and shines, our Moral Sun, The Press, Alike to vivify the mind, and bless; Sees the rat Leech turn towards Milan's walls, 'Till the black slime betrays him as he crawls ”