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Gallery of Comicalities Embracing Humorous Sketches
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recreant spectre Snips to dwell—
Thou fraction of a man!
"Ye restless Dungs of spirit rough,
From this example know—
One active measure is enough
To lay a traitor low!"
GALLERY OF COMICALITIES—No. X.
"THE BOTTLE IMP."
Imp of the Bottle! appear, appear,
Arm'd with fresh fluid our souls to cheer;
Thy features with mirth and good humour beaming,
Thy nectar luscious, and bright and creaming—
What is the name of the Bottle Sprite?
The Star of the Colonnade—Charley Wright.
Long be the precious beverage quaff'd!
Open your lips to receive the draught.
The magic power of the bright Champagne
Shall sooth the spirit and fire the brain;
And trouble and grief will vanish quite
From the happy realms of the Bottle Sprite.
To those who have long been estrang'd from mirth,
And weary moments have pass'd on earth;
On whom the storm of adversity lowers,
While, in secret, they sigh for happier hours,
O let not the Bottle Imp whisper in vain;
There's a cure for all care in this bright Champagne;
As the mist on the mountain melts away
At the radiant beams of the God of Day,
So, when the nectar hath brightened the heart,
The shadows of pain and sorrow depart,
And all the Blue Devils must wing their flight,
When a cork is drawn by the Bottle Sprite.
Imp of the Bottle! still gild our hours—
So shall our pathway be strew'd with flowers;
Harmony uninterrupted shall reign,
And the watchword for pleasure be "Wright's Champagne."
And be it our duty as well as delight,
To honour the draughts of the Bottle Sprite.
GALLERY OF COMICALITIES—No. XI.
"THE RIVALS."
"Attempt the end, and never stand to doubt;
Nothing's so hard but search will find it out."
Robert Herrick.
Fond Youths, ah! how shall I decide
According to your merit?—
Who shall the Seaman's FLESH deride—
Or who, the Parson's SPIRIT?
When the bold Tar proceeds to tell
His tale of amorous pain,
'Tis hard that one who pleads so well
Should ever plead in vain.
And when his suppliant rival sighs,
How can I say forbear!
Who can resist his piercing eyes,
Or scorn a Parson's prayer?
Ah! either lover to refuse
My virgin heart is loth;
And where it is so hard to choose,
'Tis well to cut you both!
GALLERY OF COMICALITIES—No. XII.
"LOVE LAUGHS AT LOCKSMITHS."
"Hasty marriage seldom proveth well."
Shakespeare.
"Marriageable foolish wenches are troublesome troops to keep."
Old Saw.
Come to my arms, my blushing maid,
Nor heed the padlock's strength;
Our love defies the Blacksmith's trade,
And I am yours—AT LENGTH!
Anon, the padlock we'll remove,
From where it lately hung;
And, if a scolding wife you prove,
I'll clap it on your tongue!
GALLERY OF COMICALITIES—No. XIII.
OTHELLO.
"OTHELLO'S OCCUPATION'S GONE."
What, Mungo! laid upon the shelf!
You seem in piteous plight,
Like your own broom you're stumpt yourself—
Poor Massa Lilywhite!
You thrive far better in a shower
Than in the sunny shine—
A plague upon the Comet's power,
That makes the days so fine!
Yet strive your drooping heart to raise,
Your sinking soul to cheer;
For muddy streets and dirty days
Will very soon be here.
And when those sloppy hours return,
Wealth shall be yours anon;
Nor poor Othello longer morn
His occupation gone.
GALLERY OF COMICALITIES—No. XIV.
"HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS."