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diff --git a/42299-h/42299-h.htm b/42299-h/42299-h.htm index ef249cc..106a386 100644 --- a/42299-h/42299-h.htm +++ b/42299-h/42299-h.htm @@ -2,10 +2,10 @@ "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en"> <head> - <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=iso-8859-1" /> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8" /> <meta http-equiv="Content-Style-Type" content="text/css" /> <title> - The Project Gutenberg's eBook of The History of Johnny Quæ Genus, by William Combe. + The Project Gutenberg's eBook of The History of Johnny Quæ Genus, by William Combe. </title> <link rel="coverpage" href="images/cover.jpg" /> <style type="text/css"> @@ -244,49 +244,7 @@ hr.c10 </style> </head> <body> - - -<pre> - -Project Gutenberg's The History of Johnny Quæ Genus, by William Combe - -This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with -almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or -re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included -with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org - - -Title: The History of Johnny Quæ Genus - The Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax. A Poem by - the Author of the Three Tours. - -Author: William Combe - -Illustrator: Thomas Rowlandson - -Release Date: March 10, 2013 [EBook #42299] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE HISTORY OF JOHNNY QUÆ GENUS *** - - - - -Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This -file was produced from images generously made available -by The Internet Archive) - - - - - - -</pre> - +<div>*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 42299 ***</div> <p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_i" id="Page_i">i</a></span></p> @@ -294,7 +252,7 @@ by The Internet Archive) OF PLAIN AND COLOURED BOOKS</p> <p id="half-title">THE HISTORY OF<br /> -JOHNNY QUÆ GENUS</p> +JOHNNY QUÆ GENUS</p> <p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_ii" id="Page_ii">ii</a></span></p> @@ -309,14 +267,14 @@ JOHNNY QUÆ GENUS</p> <img src="images/i_005.jpg" width="320" height="531" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> on his <span class="smcap">Journey</span> To <span class="smcap">London</span>.</p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> on his <span class="smcap">Journey</span> To <span class="smcap">London</span>.</p> </div></div> <p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_iii" id="Page_iii">iii</a></span></p> <h1><span class="xlarge">THE HISTORY<br /> OF</span><br /> -JOHNNY QUÆ GENUS<br /> +JOHNNY QUÆ GENUS<br /> <span class="large">THE LITTLE FOUNDLING OF<br /> THE LATE DOCTOR SYNTAX<br /> A POEM BY THE AUTHOR OF<br /> @@ -344,7 +302,7 @@ year 1822</p> <p class="p6 center"><span class="large">HISTORY</span><br /> <span class="small">OF</span><br /> -<span class="large">QUÆ GENUS, ETC.</span></p> +<span class="large">QUÆ GENUS, ETC.</span></p> <p><span class="dropcap">T</span>HE favour which has been bestowed on the different <span class="smcap">Tours of Doctor Syntax</span>, has @@ -453,7 +411,7 @@ are disposed to be pleased.</p> <td class="tdl"><a href="#gives_a_grand_party">Gives a Grand Party</a></td> </tr> <tr> - <td class="tdl"><a href="#interrupts_a_tete_a_tete">Interrupts a Tête à Tête</a></td> + <td class="tdl"><a href="#interrupts_a_tete_a_tete">Interrupts a Tête à Tête</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tdl"><a href="#committed_with_a_riotous_dancing_party_to_the_watch-house">Committed with a riotous Dancing Party to the Watch-House</a></td> @@ -462,7 +420,7 @@ are disposed to be pleased.</p> <td class="tdl"><a href="#engaged_with_jovial_friends_or_who_sings_best">Engaged with Jovial Friends, or who sings best</a></td> </tr> <tr> - <td class="tdl"><a href="#the_party_breaking_up_and_quae_genus_breaking_down">The Party breaking up and <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> breaking down</a></td> + <td class="tdl"><a href="#the_party_breaking_up_and_quae_genus_breaking_down">The Party breaking up and <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> breaking down</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tdl"><a href="#turned_out_of_a_house_which_he_mistakes_for_his_own">Turned out of a House which he mistakes for his own</a></td> @@ -481,7 +439,7 @@ are disposed to be pleased.</p> <h2>THE HISTORY<br /> <span class="small">OF</span><br /> -JOHNNY QUÆ GENUS<br /> +JOHNNY QUÆ GENUS<br /> <span class="small">OR</span><br /> <span class="gothic">The Foundling of Doctor Syntax</span></h2> @@ -491,7 +449,7 @@ JOHNNY QUÆ GENUS<br /> <div class="poetry-container"> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"><span class="dropcap">J</span>OHNNY QUÆ GENUS! what a name</div> +<div class="line i1"><span class="dropcap">J</span>OHNNY QUÆ GENUS! what a name</div> <div class="line i1">To offer to the voice of Fame!</div> <div class="line i1">(Though she 'tis hop'd may condescend</div> <div class="line i1">To act as Little Johnny's friend)</div> @@ -551,7 +509,7 @@ Promis'd the Doctor's wish to share,<br /> That want, at least might not annoy<br /> The progress of the Foundling Boy.<br /> "—Syntax," He said, "We'll try between us<br /> -To make the fortune of <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>:<br /> +To make the fortune of <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>:<br /> You feed his mind with learning's food,<br /> And I'll protect him if he's good." <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_3" id="Page_3">3</a></span><br /> @@ -578,7 +536,7 @@ Play'd with the cherries on his plate.</td> <div class="line">Thus e'er another month was past</div> <div class="line">Syntax, alas! had breath'd his last.</div> <div class="line">Whene'er he heard the widow sigh</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> wept he scarce knew why:</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> wept he scarce knew why:</div> <div class="line">Of a kind friend fate had bereft him,</div> <div class="line">And an odd name was all he left him.</div> <div class="line">His urchin fancy only thought</div> @@ -627,7 +585,7 @@ And his own wild vagaries too.</td> <div class="line i1"> Here, gentle reader, here begins</div> <div class="line">The account of our young Hero's sins:</div> <div class="line">But all which thus far form'd his fate,</div> -<div class="line">Quæ Genus will himself relate,</div> +<div class="line">Quæ Genus will himself relate,</div> <div class="line">And what truth bids him to rehearse,</div> <div class="line">My hum-strum Muse records in verse.</div> </div></div> @@ -765,7 +723,7 @@ To tell of many a future deed,<br /> It may, we doubt not, be as well,<br /> To save all guess-work, just to tell,<br /> Of the part now upon the stage<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was the personage.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was the personage.<br /> Fortune's dark clouds, for some time past<br /> That learned title had o'ercast,<br /> And he had borrow'd names in plenty,<br /> @@ -792,10 +750,10 @@ When thus the conversation ran.</td> <img src="images/i_025.jpg" width="500" height="292" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus, in search of Service.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus, in search of Service.</span></p> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "'Tis the first time I e'er applied</div> @@ -892,7 +850,7 @@ To your good name and character."</td> </tr> </table> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> @@ -1043,10 +1001,10 @@ Perhaps it may awake a smile."</td> <img src="images/i_031.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus reading to Sir Jeffrey Gourmand.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus reading to Sir Jeffrey Gourmand.</span></p> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "If, Sir, it were not thought too free,</div> @@ -1090,7 +1048,7 @@ Perhaps it may awake a smile."</td> <div class="line">Mine is the larger of the two."</div> </div> <div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, with a ready grace,</div> +<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, with a ready grace,</div> <div class="line">Lifted his hat to hide his face;</div> <div class="line">But still he so arrang'd the screen</div> <div class="line">That his gay visage might be seen; @@ -1114,7 +1072,7 @@ Perhaps it may awake a smile."</td> <div class="line i1">How far we may continue friends."</div> </div> <div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> fail'd not, at the hour,</div> +<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> fail'd not, at the hour,</div> <div class="line i1">To pass <i>Sir Jeff'ry's</i> chamber door;</div> <div class="line i1">Where, seated in a cushion'd chair</div> <div class="line i1">As large as some post-chaises are,</div> @@ -1138,16 +1096,16 @@ Perhaps it may awake a smile."</td> <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_16" id="Page_16">16</a></span></div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> "<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, is the name I bear."</div> +<div class="line i1"> "<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, is the name I bear."</div> </div></div> <h3 class="smcap">Sir Jeffery.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> "<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus?</span> 'tis a name so rare,</div> +<div class="line i1"> "<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus?</span> 'tis a name so rare,</div> <div class="line">It never met my ear or eye,</div> <div class="line">If I can trust my memory.</div> <div class="line">I mean the surname that you own,</div> @@ -1157,7 +1115,7 @@ Perhaps it may awake a smile."</td> <div class="line">I want your father's name."—</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i11"> "'Twere well!</div> @@ -1177,10 +1135,10 @@ Perhaps it may awake a smile."</td> <h3 class="smcap">Sir Jeffery.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> "By whom, then, was <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> given?"</div> +<div class="line i1"> "By whom, then, was <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> given?"</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "By one who is a saint in Heaven;</div> @@ -1212,7 +1170,7 @@ Perhaps it may awake a smile."</td> <div class="line">Perhaps, my friend, you know the book."</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> @@ -1273,7 +1231,7 @@ A little Falstaff in the basket."</td> <div class="line">Whom you have serv'd for some time past."</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "<i>Masters</i>, an' please you, I had none,</div> @@ -1289,7 +1247,7 @@ A little Falstaff in the basket."</td> <div class="line">Have you been subject to her power.</div> <div class="line">It might not be a thing of course</div> <div class="line">But I her servant was perforce,</div> -<div class="line">For sure as my name is <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span></div> +<div class="line">For sure as my name is <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span></div> <div class="line">There seem'd a contract made between us;</div> <div class="line">And her sad service I must rue,</div> <div class="line">If I come not to live with you;</div> @@ -1312,7 +1270,7 @@ While you th' unwilling servant were?"</td> </tr> </table> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "An ever-varying form she wore,</div> @@ -1381,7 +1339,7 @@ While you th' unwilling servant were?"</td> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> "Well, well, go on," <i>Sir Jeff'ry</i> said,</span><br /> While his glad, twinkling eyes betray'd,<br /> -How much <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> pleas'd his fancy<br /> +How much <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> pleas'd his fancy<br /> At this so flatt'ring necromancy.<br /> —While the Knight his cold coffee quaffing,<br /> But still at his own fancies laughing,</td> @@ -1394,7 +1352,7 @@ And then you will conclude your own."</td> </tr> </table> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "When she first knew me she could see</div> @@ -1418,7 +1376,7 @@ And then you will conclude your own."</td> <div class="line">Or e'er by blushing Hymen bedded?"</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "O no, Sir, no.—She is more common</div> @@ -1448,7 +1406,7 @@ And tell me from all shuffling free,<br /> The items of your history,<br /> Up to the moment when you stand<br /> A candidate for my command.<br /> -And now <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> tell the name<br /> +And now <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> tell the name<br /> Of this same universal dame,<br /> Whom you, poor fellow, have been serving,<br /> And, as you state it, almost starving.<br /> @@ -1481,7 +1439,7 @@ To share the page that marks his fame,<br /> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1">A passport is, my good </span><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>,<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1">A passport is, my good </span><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>,<br /> To the familiar talk between us.<br /> From that relation which you share,<br /> No longer stand, but take a chair,<br /> @@ -1507,7 +1465,7 @@ To close the tale in your own way.</td> <div class="line">He thus in solemn tone replied.</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> @@ -1615,7 +1573,7 @@ I make her prove my happiness."</td> </tr> </table> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "There was indeed a time when I</div> @@ -1634,7 +1592,7 @@ I make her prove my happiness."</td> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> "And she shall 'wake it now,</span> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>!<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> "And she shall 'wake it now,</span> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>!<br /> An instant contract's made between us.<br /> I break that which she made with you,<br /> And gladly you abjure it too.<br /> @@ -1720,7 +1678,7 @@ Kick at <i>Miss-Fortune</i>, and be good."</td> <div class="line">Without a compliment begin."</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> @@ -1748,7 +1706,7 @@ To have a child without a fee;<br /> And, therefore, would not plead my cause,<br /> But left me to the vagrant laws<br /> Of chance, who did not do amiss,<br /> -But sued in <i lang="la" xml:lang="la">Formâ Pauperis</i>,<br /> +But sued in <i lang="la" xml:lang="la">Formâ Pauperis</i>,<br /> And, in a Court where Mercy reign'd,<br /> The little Foundling's cause was gain'd:<br /> <span class="smcap">Syntax</span> was judge, and pity's power<br /> @@ -1862,7 +1820,7 @@ A loud blast in the trump of fame.</td> <div class="line">As sure as Mercy is in Heaven."</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "Then, at your pleasure I proceed,</div> @@ -1906,7 +1864,7 @@ A loud blast in the trump of fame.</td> <div class="line">Nor can the awkward task refuse</div> <div class="line">Both to applaud and to accuse.</div> <div class="line">—Such thoughts as these might be the cause,</div> -<div class="line">Why poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> made a pause.</div> +<div class="line">Why poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> made a pause.</div> </div> <div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "Well," said <i>Sir Jeff'ry</i>, "pray go on,</div> @@ -1917,7 +1875,7 @@ A loud blast in the trump of fame.</td> <div class="line">With kindness and compassion hear."</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> "Your pardon, Sir, I will proceed,</div> @@ -2003,7 +1961,7 @@ A loud blast in the trump of fame.</td> <div class="line">From all the humble neighbourhood;</div> <div class="line">Where heart-felt goodness was employ'd,</div> <div class="line">And social harmony enjoy'd;—</div> -<div class="line">From these <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was transferr'd</div> +<div class="line">From these <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was transferr'd</div> <div class="line">To where the daily curse was heard,</div> <div class="line">Where the law's promise was delay'd,</div> <div class="line">And money for injustice paid;</div> @@ -2228,7 +2186,7 @@ When my poor, little Phillis died.</td> <img src="images/i_058_2.jpg" width="500" height="294" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus at Oxford.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus at Oxford.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -2261,7 +2219,7 @@ To give a letter to his hand Which I shall with due caution write<br /> Before I seek my bed to-night,<br /> And if my mental eye sees clear<br /> -Will fix my friend <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> here.'<br /> +Will fix my friend <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> here.'<br /> John met the lawyer on the road,<br /> Just as he reach'd his own abode,<br /> And ere at home he could have heard<br /> @@ -2391,7 +2349,7 @@ When I was sportive on the green; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_45" id="Page_45">45</a></span><br /> But now, like me, to manhood grown,<br /> Was as a skilful driver known;<br /> -And would have gone to serve <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span><br /> +And would have gone to serve <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span><br /> Though fire and water were between us.<br /> I told him all the fears I felt,<br /> And how I had with <i>Gripe-all</i> dealt;</td> @@ -2415,7 +2373,7 @@ To his relations down below.</td> <img src="images/i_062_2.jpg" width="500" height="299" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Conflict between Quæ Genus & Lawyer Gripe-All.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Conflict between Quæ Genus & Lawyer Gripe-All.</span></p> </div></div> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> @@ -2472,7 +2430,7 @@ My former round and healthful face<br /> Had lost its plump, its rosy grace,<br /> And was reduc'd from this same cause<br /> To pale and lean and lantern jaws,<br /> -That none who once <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> knew<br /> +That none who once <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> knew<br /> Would recollect him on the view;<br /> Nor e'en would recognition wait<br /> Though he should pass by <i>Gripe-all's</i> gate.</td> @@ -2538,7 +2496,7 @@ Obtain good counsel from the best.</td> <div class="line">For neither now must be the same.'</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> @@ -2552,7 +2510,7 @@ In his mis-shapen misery.</td> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1"><span class="smcap">Johnny Quæ Genus</span>, now adieu!</span><br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1"><span class="smcap">Johnny Quæ Genus</span>, now adieu!</span><br /> <span class="smcap">Jack Page</span> I substitute for you!'</td> </tr> </table> @@ -2650,7 +2608,7 @@ Then <span class="smcap">Vanity</span> sat pick-a-pack<br /> Perch'd on the hump upon my back,<br /> And whisper'd into either ear,<br /> 'Such humbling counsels do not hear.<br /> -Where poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> has been known<br /> +Where poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> has been known<br /> His alter'd form must ne'er be shown:<br /> With this sad shape he never can<br /> Hold himself forth a gentleman:<br /> @@ -2743,7 +2701,7 @@ The show'rs that might my passage greet.</td> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">One pocket did a bible hold,</span><br /> The other held the story told,<br /> -Which good Æneas did rehearse<br /> +Which good Æneas did rehearse<br /> To Dido, in immortal verse;<br /> While from a loop before descended<br /> A flute that oft my hours befriended:<br /> @@ -3034,7 +2992,7 @@ The sight of busy mirth was seen.</td> <img src="images/i_079.jpg" width="500" height="304" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus at a sheep shearing.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus at a sheep shearing.</span></p> </div></div> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> @@ -3169,7 +3127,7 @@ The sight of busy mirth was seen.</td> <div class="figcenter" style="max-width: 500px;"> <img src="images/i_085.jpg" width="500" height="301" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus assisting a Traveller.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus assisting a Traveller.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -3427,7 +3385,7 @@ To know how you may rule my fate;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">And if my hist'ry will commend</span><br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, (such may be his end,)<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, (such may be his end,)<br /> To you, <i>Sir Jeff'ry</i>, as his friend."</td> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> @@ -3469,7 +3427,7 @@ And then thought proper to begin.</td> <div class="line">But that he is an arrant fool</div> <div class="line">Who yields to his own ridicule.</div> <div class="line">Now such a fool, as we have seen,</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, from weak pride, has been:</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, from weak pride, has been:</div> <div class="line">But, though I wonder at his folly,</div> <div class="line">I will not make him melancholy.</div> </div></div> @@ -3487,7 +3445,7 @@ Your pride must not offended be<br /> At putting on a livery,<br /> As that will be the best disguise<br /> To hide you from all prying eyes;<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, too, you now must yield,<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, too, you now must yield,<br /> That learned name should be conceal'd;<br /> <i>Ezekiel</i> will suspicion smother,<br /> As well, I think, as any other,<br /> @@ -3542,7 +3500,7 @@ Must play the active game between."</td> <img src="images/i_099.jpg" width="500" height="292" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus, in the Sports of the Kitchen.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus, in the Sports of the Kitchen.</span></p> </div></div> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> @@ -3880,7 +3838,7 @@ And thus the day and night were spent.</td> <img src="images/i_107.jpg" width="500" height="305" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus, in the service of S<sup>ir</sup>. Jeffery Gourmand.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus, in the service of S<sup>ir</sup>. Jeffery Gourmand.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -4368,7 +4326,7 @@ So lay aside your livery:<br /> Hence you will need not a disguise<br /> 'Gainst curious thoughts and prying eyes:<br /> Your former title you may claim,<br /> -Again <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is your name:<br /> +Again <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is your name:<br /> Be faithful, and you soon shall know<br /> The kindness I may yet bestow.</td> </tr> @@ -4395,7 +4353,7 @@ More may be meant than meets the ear."</td> <div class="line">And where's the tongue that could conceal</div> <div class="line">The sense that virtue had withstood</div> <div class="line">Such specious efforts to delude!</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> the sensation felt</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> the sensation felt</div> <div class="line">That bade repenting thoughts to melt; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_91" id="Page_91">91</a></span></div> <div class="line">Nay, he e'en cast his eyes to Heaven,</div> @@ -4417,7 +4375,7 @@ More may be meant than meets the ear."</td> </div> <div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> The Knight, with kindness, view'd the feeling,</div> -<div class="line">Which poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was revealing;</div> +<div class="line">Which poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was revealing;</div> <div class="line">When, to cut short the pleasing pain</div> <div class="line">Which words were failing to explain,</div> <div class="line">He smiling bade him take his way</div> @@ -4432,7 +4390,7 @@ The table quickly was bereft,<br /> While with some new-born pamphlet left,<br /> <i>Sir Jeffery</i> calmly was proceeding<br /> To gratify his usual reading,<br /> -When our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> bore away<br /> +When our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> bore away<br /> The fragments of the lighten'd tray,<br /> And sought his pantry's cool retreat,<br /> Where, lolling on a welcome seat,<br /> @@ -4627,7 +4585,7 @@ Thus wrote the fabling Muse of <span class="smcap">Gay</span>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> Such thoughts as these of moral kind</span><br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> weigh'd within his mind:</td> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> weigh'd within his mind:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">For wherefore should it not be thought</span><br /> @@ -4685,7 +4643,7 @@ To gain that citadel the heart.</td> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> The Knight most gen'rous was and free,</span><br /> And kind as kindest heart could be,<br /> -So that <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> scarce could trace<br /> +So that <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> scarce could trace<br /> The humbling duties of his place.<br /> Whate'er he did was sure to please,<br /> No fretful whims appear'd to tease;<br /> @@ -4707,7 +4665,7 @@ To share the lux'ry of the treat.<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_98" id="Pag That none about him e'er could do<br /> What his peculiar wants required,<br /> And in the way he most desired,<br /> -As <em>his</em> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, thus he claim'd him,<br /> +As <em>his</em> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, thus he claim'd him,<br /> Whene'er to other folk he nam'd him.<br /> Indeed, he took it in his head<br /> That no one else could warm his bed,<br /> @@ -4725,7 +4683,7 @@ That gave due warmth to either sheet.</td> <div class="line">With other things I must not tell,</div> <div class="line">And seen Sir <i>Jeff'ry's</i> pillow'd head</div> <div class="line">Turning to rest within his bed,</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> bore the pan away</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> bore the pan away</div> <div class="line">Where Molly fair was us'd to stay.</div> <div class="line">He was to honour firm, and she</div> <div class="line">The mirror bright of Chastity.</div> @@ -4742,7 +4700,7 @@ That gave due warmth to either sheet.</td> <div class="line">But such his mild and smiling sway,</div> <div class="line">All felt a pleasure to obey;</div> <div class="line">And 'twas the kitchen's daily toast,</div> -<div class="line">Long may <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> rule the roast. +<div class="line">Long may <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> rule the roast. <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_99" id="Page_99">99</a></span></div> <div class="line">Tradesmen did to his worth subscribe,</div> <div class="line">For bills were paid without a bribe;</div> @@ -4780,7 +4738,7 @@ The stiffen'd joints no one could doubt<br /> Were children of a settled gout;<br /> And humours redd'ning on the face,<br /> Bespoke the Erysipelas.<br /> -Indeed, whene'er <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> view'd,<br /> +Indeed, whene'er <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> view'd,<br /> With rich and poignant sauce embued, <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_100" id="Page_100">100</a></span><br /> As dish to dish did there succeed,<br /> @@ -4824,7 +4782,7 @@ I tremble for to-morrow's fee."</td> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">—When this brief tale he chose to tell</span><br /> And ring his patient's fun'ral bell, <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_101" id="Page_101">101</a></span><br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> fail'd not to exclaim,<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> fail'd not to exclaim,<br /> As he call'd on the Doctor's name,<br /> "O tell me not of the disaster<br /> That I must feel for such a master,<br /> @@ -4853,7 +4811,7 @@ Or when there was a frequent question,<br /> Of bile's o'erflow and indigestion,<br /> Or some more serious want had sped<br /> Sir <i>Jeff'ry Gourmand</i> to his bed,<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> fail'd not to convey<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> fail'd not to convey<br /> (For he had learn'd the ready way),<br /> The two-fold fee, by strict command,<br /> Into Sir <i>Midriff's</i> ready hand.<br /> @@ -4880,7 +4838,7 @@ Sir <i>Midriff Bolus</i> is your friend."</td> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> Such, when he touch'd the welcome fees,</div> <div class="line">Were the sly Doctor's promises:</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> with good grace receiv'd 'em,</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> with good grace receiv'd 'em,</div> <div class="line">Though 'tis not said that he believ'd 'em.</div> <div class="line">—No, never was a visit past,</div> <div class="line">But it was hinted as the last,</div> @@ -4990,7 +4948,7 @@ Both had prescrib'd or more or less,<br /> A future vision of success:<br /> But time has still some steps to move,<br /> Before they their engagements prove;<br /> -Ere our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> we shall see<br /> +Ere our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> we shall see<br /> In a new line of history. <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_105" id="Page_105">105</a></span></td> </tr> @@ -5018,7 +4976,7 @@ Nay, sometimes his unsteady hand<br /> Could not the rubied glass command,<br /> But forc'd him slowly to divide<br /> The rosy bumper's flowing tide.<br /> -Beside him oft <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> sat<br /> +Beside him oft <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> sat<br /> An hour, and not a word of chat;<br /> And when he was in sleepy taking<br /> The news would scarcely keep him waking.</td> @@ -5112,7 +5070,7 @@ From whence no travellers return.</td> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">—We must another track pursue,</span><br /> Life's varying path we have in view,—<br /> -Our way <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is with you!</td> +Our way <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is with you!</td> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> </table> @@ -5153,7 +5111,7 @@ And such the thanks he oft avow'd.</td> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1 smcap">Quæ Genus</span> never lost his views<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1 smcap">Quæ Genus</span> never lost his views<br /> Of duty and its faithful dues;<br /> His honour no one could suspect,<br /> Nor did he mark with cold neglect @@ -5172,7 +5130,7 @@ Nay, thus the Knight would frequent own<br /> A grateful sense of service done;<br /> And oft, in words like these, he said,<br /> That duty shall be well repaid.<br /> -"<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, know me for your friend,<br /> +"<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, know me for your friend,<br /> I to your welfare shall attend;<br /> Your friend while I retain my breath,<br /> And when that's gone, your friend in death."<br /> @@ -5195,7 +5153,7 @@ Would prove that master's firm regard.</td> <div class="line">He lost the one, nor found the other.</div> <div class="line">The will was full of good intent,</div> <div class="line">And a warm legacy was meant</div> -<div class="line">To poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, there's no doubt,</div> +<div class="line">To poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, there's no doubt,</div> <div class="line">But shuffling Fortune left it out;</div> <div class="line">'Twas she cut short the kind bequest,</div> <div class="line">Which was thus fatally express'd.</div> @@ -5206,7 +5164,7 @@ Would prove that master's firm regard.</td> <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_110" id="Page_110">110</a></span></div> <div class="line i1"> My true and faithful servant's name,</div> <div class="line i1"> Who to my care has every claim:</div> -<div class="line i1"> —To <span class="smcap">John Quæ Genus</span> I bequeath</div> +<div class="line i1"> —To <span class="smcap">John Quæ Genus</span> I bequeath</div> <div class="line i1"> One month posterior to my death,</div> <div class="line i1"> The sum of</div> <div class="line i7"> Here a blank ensued</div> @@ -5233,7 +5191,7 @@ Would prove that master's firm regard.</td> <div class="line">Whate'er their station or their merit:</div> <div class="line">Here no distinction was display'd</div> <div class="line">'Tween high and low, 'tween man and maid,</div> -<div class="line">And though <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was the first,</div> +<div class="line">And though <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was the first,</div> <div class="line">He had his portion with the worst.</div> </div></div> @@ -5260,7 +5218,7 @@ The blank hiatus to repair,</td> As an untoward accident,<br /> The wealthy merchant shook his head<br /> And bade him go and ask the dead.<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> ventur'd to reply<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> ventur'd to reply<br /> While his breast heav'd a painful sigh,<br /> "The dead, you know, Sir, cannot speak,<br /> But could the grave its silence break,<br /> @@ -5336,7 +5294,7 @@ I promise, friend, I will obey."</td> <div class="line">Was, in his reck'ning, set at nought.</div> </div> <div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> gave in his account;</div> +<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> gave in his account;</div> <div class="line">Its justness own'd, the full amount</div> <div class="line">Was duly paid, but I'll forgive</div> <div class="line">The mind refusing to believe,</div> @@ -5356,7 +5314,7 @@ I promise, friend, I will obey."</td> <div class="line">To his own Store in Mincing-Lane:</div> <div class="line">But when, among the other dues,</div> <div class="line">Were order'd off the <i>Gouty Shoes</i>,</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, with contempt inflam'd,</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, with contempt inflam'd,</div> <div class="line">Thus, in a hearty tone, exclaim'd,</div> <div class="line">"Away, to the mean merchant bear 'em!</div> <div class="line">Heaven grant he may be forc'd to wear 'em!"</div> @@ -5367,7 +5325,7 @@ I promise, friend, I will obey."</td> <div class="line">For one did both the titles share,</div> <div class="line">Appear'd to pay, in legal guise,</div> <div class="line">The wages and the legacies.</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, who had lately been</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, who had lately been</div> <div class="line">A favour'd actor in the scene,</div> <div class="line">Could not have guess'd at such disaster</div> <div class="line">From such a friend and such a master:</div> @@ -5452,7 +5410,7 @@ He thus my awkward flurry greeted,<br /> 'My friend, familiarize your nose<br /> To this exhilarating dose,<br /> For sure as we together dine<br /> -This box, <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, shall be thine!'<br /> +This box, <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, shall be thine!'<br /> But that kind friend, alas! is dead,<br /> And box and snuff and all are fled.<br /> Nay, had I now a hope on earth,<br /> @@ -5494,7 +5452,7 @@ I need not now indulge despair."</td> </table> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> "Mr. <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, never fear,"</div> +<div class="line i1"> "Mr. <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, never fear,"</div> <div class="line">The Coachman said, "your spirits cheer!</div> <div class="line">Dame Fortune has look'd down 'tis plain,</div> <div class="line">But the jade may look up again:</div> @@ -5505,7 +5463,7 @@ I need not now indulge despair."</td> <div class="line">You so well know your P's and Q's,</div> <div class="line">That you have but to pick and chuse.</div> <div class="line">I speak the truth, there are but few</div> -<div class="line">Mr. <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, such as you:</div> +<div class="line">Mr. <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, such as you:</div> <div class="line">And though the merchant will not give</div> <div class="line">The bounty which you should receive,</div> <div class="line">What though he would not spare a farthing</div> @@ -5550,7 +5508,7 @@ I need not now indulge despair."</td> <div class="line">I do not wish to give offence,</div> <div class="line">But interest is common sense,</div> <div class="line">And he who does not look to that,</div> -<div class="line">Mr. <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, is a <span class="smcap">Flat</span>."</div> +<div class="line">Mr. <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, is a <span class="smcap">Flat</span>."</div> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -5566,7 +5524,7 @@ While <i>Thomas</i> not a word replied.— <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1 smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, not to be remiss,<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1 smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, not to be remiss,<br /> Gave to each maid a friendly kiss,<br /> And when he whisper'd his adieu<br /> To charming <i>Molly</i>, he gave two:<br /> @@ -5594,7 +5552,7 @@ To fond affection and to you."</td> On the wide world, and all alone,<br /> Without th' appearance of a friend<br /> On whose kind aid he could depend,<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> pac'd his lonely floor<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> pac'd his lonely floor<br /> All to and fro and o'er and o'er,<br /> Thinking what efforts might be made,<br /> What stroke be struck, what game be play'd,<br /> @@ -5647,7 +5605,7 @@ Of duty ever stood in awe.<br /> Nor could he think himself deceiv'd,<br /> When once he answer'd to a friend,<br /> Who did the young man's cares commend.<br /> -"That same <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is so just<br /> +"That same <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is so just<br /> In all committed to his trust,<br /> To his right notions such a slave,<br /> He would not with a razor shave,<br /> @@ -5707,7 +5665,7 @@ The last, and now his sole reward.</td> <div class="line">That said, "I pray, what brought <em>you</em> here?"</div> <div class="line">"I'm come to hope you'll condescend</div> <div class="line">To prove yourself my promis'd friend,"</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> said, "and with this view,</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> said, "and with this view,</div> <div class="line">I now present myself to you.</div> <div class="line">You told me, 'when your master's gone,</div> <div class="line">Look on my friendship as your own.'</div> @@ -5733,7 +5691,7 @@ The last, and now his sole reward.</td> <div class="line">So, honest friend, I wish you well."— <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_123" id="Page_123">123</a></span></div> <div class="line">—Thus when Sir <i>Jeffery's</i> fees were o'er</div> -<div class="line">He thought not of <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> more.</div> +<div class="line">He thought not of <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> more.</div> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -5776,7 +5734,7 @@ And should it be my lot to find<br /> Another master good and kind, <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_124" id="Page_124">124</a></span><br /> Whose gen'rous heart would condescend<br /> -To treat <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> as a friend,</td> +To treat <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> as a friend,</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">This I may truly boast, that he</span><br /> @@ -5828,7 +5786,7 @@ Howe'er that be, I can but try."—<br /> </table> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> now pass'd up the Court</div> +<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> now pass'd up the Court</div> <div class="line">The sickly patient's still resort,</div> <div class="line">Where, in a corner quite retired,</div> <div class="line">The mansion stood which he desired,</div> @@ -5849,7 +5807,7 @@ Howe'er that be, I can but try."—<br /> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> The signal was not given twice;</span><br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> enter'd in a trice<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> enter'd in a trice<br /> And sought the solemn Doctor's nook,<br /> Where he sat with a folio book,<br /> Some ancient Galen's learned creed,<br /> @@ -5876,7 +5834,7 @@ To one who his kind smiles deserv'd;<br /> Yet ev'ry day, and ev'ry hour,<br /> Possess'd the patronising power,<br /> With mere commending words to gain<br /> -The boon <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> ask'd in vain;—<br /> +The boon <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> ask'd in vain;—<br /> What good then could his hopes supply<br /> From the low pride of quackery,<br /> From one who rested his pretence<br /> @@ -5895,12 +5853,12 @@ And pleasure told to see him there:</td> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1">When thus</span> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> in reply,<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1">When thus</span> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> in reply,<br /> Began the following Colloquy.</td> </tr> </table> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> @@ -5988,7 +5946,7 @@ Your kindness to his dying day."</td> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1h">"</span><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, my regards are thine,<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1h">"</span><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, my regards are thine,<br /> As sure as my name's <span class="smcap">Anodyne</span>.<br /> —If worth lay in a flatt'ring tongue,<br /> You would not want a service long;<br /> @@ -6216,7 +6174,7 @@ We'll close our bargain o'er our wine."</td> <div class="line">To burst with laughter at ourselves.</div> </div> <div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> Thus as <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> pac'd the room,</div> +<div class="line i1"> Thus as <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> pac'd the room,</div> <div class="line">Reflecting on the time to come,</div> <div class="line">And all the heap of promis'd good</div> <div class="line">By <span class="smcap">Anodyne</span> to be bestow'd;</div> @@ -6267,7 +6225,7 @@ We'll close our bargain o'er our wine."</td> <div class="line">And could th' impatience set to rest</div> <div class="line">Of the more eager, grumbling guest.</div> <div class="line">—Thus, with lively hope high-season'd,</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> walk'd about and reason'd;</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> walk'd about and reason'd;</div> <div class="line">And, in his Pericranium fast,</div> <div class="line">This grave opinion fix'd at last:</div> <div class="line">If not in honour, yet in purse,</div> @@ -6281,7 +6239,7 @@ We'll close our bargain o'er our wine."</td> <img src="images/i_167.jpg" width="500" height="302" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus with a Quack Doctor.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus with a Quack Doctor.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -6294,7 +6252,7 @@ And told him that the dinner waited.</td> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">The table shew'd a plenteous treat</span><br /> Of fish and fowl and sav'ry meat,<br /> -But poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> scarce could eat.</td> +But poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> scarce could eat.</td> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> <tr> @@ -6342,7 +6300,7 @@ And the verse now will briefly show.</td> <td > </td> </tr> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1 smcap">Quæ Genus</span> had made up his mind<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1 smcap">Quæ Genus</span> had made up his mind<br /> Not to his interest to be blind;<br /> But in the game that path pursue<br /> Which prudence says we ought to do,<br /> @@ -6509,7 +6467,7 @@ Both in their object and their aim.</td> <div class="line">But know, when all my sick are here,</div> <div class="line">You as <i>Inferior</i> must appear;</div> <div class="line">But business o'er and they are gone,</div> -<div class="line">Then good <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, we are one!"</div> +<div class="line">Then good <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, we are one!"</div> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -6560,7 +6518,7 @@ With welcome flatt'ries such as these.</td> <div class="line">For if a parson chose to squeeze</div> <div class="line">A lady on her crummy knees,</div> <div class="line">(For here a little play and prate</div> -<div class="line">Might cheer a sickly <i lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">tête-à-tête</i>)</div> +<div class="line">Might cheer a sickly <i lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">tête-à -tête</i>)</div> <div class="line">His whisper might perchance declare,</div> <div class="line">"Doctor, her pulses are not there."</div> <div class="line">—At all events, things went on well,</div> @@ -6587,7 +6545,7 @@ With welcome flatt'ries such as these.</td> <div class="line">Was one who sent a written case</div> <div class="line">Which did his various symptoms trace:</div> <div class="line">Thus, when the Quack prepar'd the dose,</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> took it snug and close:</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> took it snug and close:</div> <div class="line">He only knew the cordial sent,</div> <div class="line">To whom address'd, and where it went:</div> <div class="line">Besides it was his daily task</div> @@ -6652,7 +6610,7 @@ The boasted aid of Quackery,<br /> And what he wish'd, Amelia said,<br /> With anxious smile, must be obey'd.<br /> —Thus then it is, as we have seen,<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> has the attendant been;<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> has the attendant been;<br /> But now we are about to see<br /> What a snug <i>Proteus</i> he can be.</td> </tr> @@ -6684,7 +6642,7 @@ The trust which I now wish to place</td> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">In your obedience to my will;</span><br /> And if you do that trust fulfil,<br /> If you act up to my intent,<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> never shall repent."<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> never shall repent."<br /> —His fingers on his lips he press'd,<br /> He clos'd his hands upon his breast;<br /> With most submissive air he bow'd,<br /> @@ -6708,7 +6666,7 @@ You'll find it worth its weight in gold.<br /> —There is," she said, "a smile I see<br /> Now stealing on your gravity; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_146" id="Page_146">146</a></span><br /> -But know, <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> I do nought<br /> +But know, <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> I do nought<br /> That is with base dishonour fraught;<br /> My whims, though secret, common-sense<br /> Will clothe in garb of innocence."—<br /> @@ -6768,7 +6726,7 @@ And fees forsook th' impoverish'd day.</td> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1">When this change our </span><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> saw,<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1">When this change our </span><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> saw,<br /> He thought awhile and felt an awe,<br /> When it struck sudden on his sense,<br /> That his so wicked negligence,<br /> @@ -6783,14 +6741,14 @@ For by his blund'ring they were cur'd.<br /> Shrewd <span class="smcap">Anodyne</span>, of course, suspected<br /> That his prime bus'ness was neglected;<br /> Indeed he clearly understood<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> did more harm than good,<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> did more harm than good,<br /> And therefore, without much delay,<br /> Hinted in a good-humour'd way,<br /> "You're tir'd, my friend, as it appears,<br /> (Of which I've sometime had my fears)<br /> You're tir'd of the <i>Galenic Art</i>;<br /> 'Twere better, therefore, that we part."<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> made a calm reply,<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> made a calm reply,<br /> With acquiescing modesty:<br /> Nor was a harsh, unpleasant word<br /> From these dissolving Doctors, heard. @@ -6860,7 +6818,7 @@ He let her hear that still he lov'd,<br /> She wrote, nor said she disapprov'd;<br /> That was the recipe to cure<br /> The doubts his bosom might endure;<br /> -In which <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was employ'd,<br /> +In which <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was employ'd,<br /> And caus'd the good he now enjoy'd.<br /> —But then she acted with discretion;<br /> As her fond husband's sole possession<br /> @@ -6879,7 +6837,7 @@ Did Fortune on the rites bestow,<br /> When Hymen call'd on Love to shower<br /> Its roses o'er the nuptial bower. <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_150" id="Page_150">150</a></span><br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> did the sports contrive<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> did the sports contrive<br /> Which kept the country-folk alive,<br /> And all the scatter'd bounties flow'd<br /> As his disposing hand bestow'd,<br /> @@ -6919,7 +6877,7 @@ Each wish of glowing luxury.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">The tonish trade display'd its store</span><br /> -Where our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> kept the door;<br /> +Where our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> kept the door;<br /> In various forms, a numerous host<br /> All strove who should affect him most,<br /> And by what tempting means engage,<br /> @@ -6932,7 +6890,7 @@ His trusty, promis'd patronage.</td> <img src="images/i_180.jpg" width="500" height="297" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus with a Spendthrift.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus with a Spendthrift.</span></p> </div></div> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> @@ -7043,7 +7001,7 @@ His trusty, promis'd patronage.</td> <div class="line">Nay to hurry an undoing,</div> <div class="line">Has seldom given so queer a chance</div> <div class="line">To gratify extravagance.</div> -<div class="line">—But so it was—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> thought</div> +<div class="line">—But so it was—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> thought</div> <div class="line">Just as the rising fancy taught:</div> <div class="line">While, in mock fashion's borrow'd pride,</div> <div class="line"><span class="smcap">Molly</span> was seated by his side.</div> @@ -7056,7 +7014,7 @@ His trusty, promis'd patronage.</td> <div class="line">With all attention due to hear.</div> </div></div> -<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> +<h3 class="smcap">Quæ Genus.</h3> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> @@ -7105,7 +7063,7 @@ We need not for our ruin fear<br /> With such a careful guardian near!'<br /> When I point out the triple charge<br /> In many a bill display'd at large,<br /> -She says, '<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, do not grieve,<br /> +She says, '<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, do not grieve,<br /> Tradesmen, my honest friend, must live!<br /> Nay, when from service you retire,<br /> And sit all plodding by your fire<br /> @@ -7212,7 +7170,7 @@ You have our leave to do the same.'</td> <div class="line">Perhaps he'll tell me I'm a fool,</div> <div class="line">Or threat to floor me with a stool. <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_158" id="Page_158">158</a></span></div> -<div class="line">—Last week, he said, 'at our next fête,</div> +<div class="line">—Last week, he said, 'at our next fête,</div> <div class="line">(Mind what I say and hold your prate)</div> <div class="line">Let the desert in splendour shine</div> <div class="line">With gay plateaus and many a pine.'</div> @@ -7264,7 +7222,7 @@ And faith, shall leave the rest to you!" <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> "My dearest friend, you are so clever,</span><br /> That I could hear you talk for ever.<br /> -Let not <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> be afraid,<br /> +Let not <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> be afraid,<br /> He ne'er shall want my ready aid;</td> </tr> <tr> @@ -7355,7 +7313,7 @@ But when the sportsmen left their game,<br /> And weary to his mansion came,<br /> Which they were always glad to do,<br /> Whene'er that mansion was in view,<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> heard the orders gay<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> heard the orders gay<br /> To be fulfill'd without delay,<br /> As the loud and welcome brawl<br /> Re-echoed through the lofty hall,—<br /> @@ -7401,11 +7359,11 @@ To seek the refuge of his bed.</td> <img src="images/i_194.jpg" width="500" height="307" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus attends a sporting Finale.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus attends a sporting Finale.</span></p> </div></div> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> In drunken freaks <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> knew</div> +<div class="line i1"> In drunken freaks <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> knew</div> <div class="line">Sense was oft gone and feeling too; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_162" id="Page_162">162</a></span></div> <div class="line">That legs might tables overturn,</div> @@ -7418,7 +7376,7 @@ To seek the refuge of his bed.</td> <div class="line">Left parties snoring in the dark.</div> <div class="line">Thus stretching as their limbs were able,</div> <div class="line">On chair, on floor or on table,</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> did not own a fear</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> did not own a fear</div> <div class="line">That there was any danger near,</div> <div class="line">So left them till the day should break</div> <div class="line">And fev'rish nature bid them wake;</div> @@ -7568,7 +7526,7 @@ When Folly claim'd its full arrear.</td> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> And here it is but truth to tell,</span><br /> -That our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> acted well.<br /> +That our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> acted well.<br /> For never, as his duty call'd,<br /> When home affairs were so enthrall'd,<br /> That ere the Winter months would end<br /> @@ -7648,7 +7606,7 @@ Before it was too late to save him.</td> <div class="line">They sought, and soon set sail from, Dover,</div> <div class="line">And, in the common period, found</div> <div class="line">Their footsteps meas'ring Gallic ground.</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> saw them to the sea,</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> saw them to the sea,</div> <div class="line">Then gave a look of sympathy,</div> <div class="line">And, with respectful rev'rence said,</div> <div class="line">"When you again Old England tread,</div> @@ -7728,7 +7686,7 @@ To be a perfect counterfeit:<br /> In short, as was not uncommon,<br /> To make herself another woman.<br /> She therefore, thought it best to ask<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> to perform the task;<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> to perform the task;<br /> And old John <span class="smcap">Squeeze</span> was recommended,<br /> Who kindly to such wants attended:<br /> Though some who lov'd a joke to crack,<br /> @@ -7773,7 +7731,7 @@ Would laugh, and call him <em>Squeezing <span class="smcap">Jack</span></em>.</t <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> On errands of this grave intent,</span><br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> now and then was sent,<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> now and then was sent,<br /> And how he did his plans arrange,<br /> Or in what shape place the exchange;<br /> How he contriv'd these sly affairs,<br /> @@ -7797,7 +7755,7 @@ To be a vessel fraught with good. <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_171" id="Page_171">171</a></span><br /> But to proceed, the mind's keen eye<br /> Of <i>Squeezing Jack</i>, thought he could spy<br /> -In our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> that quick sense,<br /> +In our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> that quick sense,<br /> Which might reward his confidence;<br /> That wary, penetrating thought,<br /> Which could not be too dearly bought,<br /> @@ -7878,7 +7836,7 @@ Which soon will gain superior place."</td> <td > </td> </tr> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1h smcap">Quæ Genus</span> thought he could but try,<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1h smcap">Quæ Genus</span> thought he could but try,<br /> If but from curiosity,<br /> Though some have said that then he view'd<br /> The future freaks that he pursued.<br /> @@ -7937,7 +7895,7 @@ Or had turn'd Methodist and died."</td> <img src="images/i_208.jpg" width="500" height="310" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus in the service of a Miser.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus in the service of a Miser.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -7968,7 +7926,7 @@ The slave of his œconomy.<br /> Were all who gave the household aid:<br /> They were to am'rous purpose bent<br /> So fed on love and were content;<br /> -And as <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> touch'd the <em>Money</em>,<br /> +And as <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> touch'd the <em>Money</em>,<br /> Which was his fount of <em>Milk</em> and <em>Honey</em>;<br /> His easy stomach never car'd<br /> How lean the joint on which he far'd.<br /> @@ -7977,7 +7935,7 @@ In all things with Miss <span class="smcap">Emily</span>,<br /> As she could humour Uncle <span class="smcap">Squeeze</span>,<br /> And now and then possess the keys:<br /> Nor could she shape her main design<br /> -Unless <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> would combine +Unless <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> would combine <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_175" id="Page_175">175</a></span><br /> The hobbling <i>Old One</i> to deceive,<br /> And let in <i>Friends</i> without his leave.<br /> @@ -8005,7 +7963,7 @@ But to the point, which even love<br /> Could not from her keen thoughts remove:<br /> The Lady did not long delay<br /> Thus the prime secret to convey,<br /> -"I have a precious plan, <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>,<br /> +"I have a precious plan, <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>,<br /> And if 'tis manag'd well between us,<br /> We may, as I know how, contrive,<br />v To make our mutual int'rests thrive.<br /> @@ -8086,7 +8044,7 @@ Of Lawyers and the tardy Laws,<br /> With chance that when ten years were past,<br /> A husband she might get at last.<br /> —Not as such union often ends,<br /> -She and <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> parted friends:<br /> +She and <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> parted friends:<br /> But ere Old <span class="smcap">Squeeze'em</span> was dispos'd,<br /> Ere the cold marble o'er him clos'd, <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_178" id="Page_178">178</a></span><br /> @@ -8094,7 +8052,7 @@ Our Hero had a gracious tender<br /> From <i><span class="smcap">Jacob Levi</span>, Money-Lender</i>.<br /> He, having had some kind of feeling<br /> With <span class="smcap">John</span> in his usurious dealing,<br /> -Observ'd <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, who had been<br /> +Observ'd <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, who had been<br /> Just such an useful go-between,<br /> As would find favour in the sight<br /> Of the keen, cautious Israelite,<br /> @@ -8123,7 +8081,7 @@ The silver-smith has made it clean,<br /> And in a week, or month, or so,<br /> It will resume its usual show.<br /> Again the glitt'ring gems display<br /> -At the gay Fête the dazzling ray,<br /> +At the gay Fête the dazzling ray,<br /> On having done the appointed duty<br /> To ease the wants of pride and beauty. <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_179" id="Page_179">179</a></span></td> @@ -8153,11 +8111,11 @@ To gallop fast to beggary.</td> <img src="images/i_215.jpg" width="500" height="298" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p>Quæ Genus & the Money-Lenders.</p> +<p>Quæ Genus & the Money-Lenders.</p> </div></div> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, was brimful of zeal</div> +<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, was brimful of zeal</div> <div class="line">To seize each turn of Fortune's wheel,</div> <div class="line">And eager to fulfil his plan</div> <div class="line">Of rising to a gentleman:</div> @@ -8198,7 +8156,7 @@ To gallop fast to beggary.</td> <div class="line">And jostle fools of quality."</div> </div> <div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> felt his brooding plan</div> +<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> felt his brooding plan</div> <div class="line">To be a finish'd <span class="smcap">Gentleman</span>,</div> <div class="line">At that same word his spirit started,</div> <div class="line">And instantly he grew great hearted.</div> @@ -8241,7 +8199,7 @@ To gallop fast to beggary.</td> <div class="line">He'll use it as it were his own."</div> </div> <div class="stanza"> -<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> enter'd on his place</div> +<div class="line i1"> <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> enter'd on his place</div> <div class="line">And acted with becoming grace;</div> <div class="line">But with his keen, suspicious eye</div> <div class="line">He saw what look'd like treachery,</div> @@ -8254,7 +8212,7 @@ To gallop fast to beggary.</td> <div class="line">Whose frequent nods and silent grinning</div> <div class="line">Full plainly told, he had been winning; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_182" id="Page_182">182</a></span></div> -<div class="line">But, when <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> ask'd th' amount,</div> +<div class="line">But, when <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> ask'd th' amount,</div> <div class="line">His friend thus settled the account.</div> <div class="line">"It does my very heart-strings grieve</div> <div class="line">That you have nothing to receive:</div> @@ -8293,7 +8251,7 @@ To gallop fast to beggary.</td> <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_183" id="Page_183">183</a></span></div> <div class="line">While for the money on the table</div> <div class="line">Each grasp'd as much as he was able;</div> -<div class="line">And our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> had engross'd</div> +<div class="line">And our <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> had engross'd</div> <div class="line">More than by <i>Humbug</i> he had lost;</div> <div class="line">Then nimbly made a safe retreat</div> <div class="line">To lodgings in no distant street.</div> @@ -8312,7 +8270,7 @@ To gallop fast to beggary.</td> <div class="line">All therefore, that I now can do</div> <div class="line">Is the forthcoming time to woo</div> <div class="line">With those endearments which may prove</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> worthy of its love:</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> worthy of its love:</div> <div class="line">se of what is right,</div> <div class="line">al lamp burn bright."</div> </div></div> @@ -8322,7 +8280,7 @@ To gallop fast to beggary.</td> <img src="images/i_218.jpg" width="500" height="292" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus officiating at a Gaming House.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus officiating at a Gaming House.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -8340,7 +8298,7 @@ Instant attention to command,<br /> The other, as he solemn stood,<br /> Folded around the flowing shroud; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_184" id="Page_184">184</a></span><br /> -And thus <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> seem'd to hear<br /> +And thus <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> seem'd to hear<br /> The hollow voice that pierc'd his ear.</td> </tr> <tr> @@ -8381,7 +8339,7 @@ And turn from folly's wand'ring road;<br /> If you keep all things right at home,<br /> Much unexpected good may come. <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_185" id="Page_185">185</a></span><br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, to my words attend,<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, to my words attend,<br /> The errors of your life amend;<br /> Resist the world's seducing power,<br /> Or fear me at the midnight hour."<br /> @@ -8469,7 +8427,7 @@ Foreboded much of future good.</td> <div class="line">For portraiture of living faces,</div> <div class="line">Whose pencil gave and heighten'd graces,</div> <div class="line">Who, 'mid the hurry of the street,</div> -<div class="line">Did sauntering <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> greet:</div> +<div class="line">Did sauntering <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> greet:</div> <div class="line">When, having sought a place of quiet,</div> <div class="line">Free from the passing, bustling riot,</div> <div class="line">In civil tones the man of art</div> @@ -8482,7 +8440,7 @@ Foreboded much of future good.</td> <div class="line">That the last sitting's in arrear:</div> <div class="line">Give but the hint as I demand</div> <div class="line">And you shall feel my grateful hand."</div> -<div class="line">—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> hasten'd to reply</div> +<div class="line">—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> hasten'd to reply</div> <div class="line">With the gay <span class="smcap">Valcours'</span> history,</div> <div class="line">And fear'd that, for a year or two,</div> <div class="line">The picture must <i lang="la" xml:lang="la">in statu quo</i></div> @@ -8538,7 +8496,7 @@ Foreboded much of future good.</td> <img src="images/i_228.jpg" width="500" height="284" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus with a Portrait Painter.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus with a Portrait Painter.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -8623,7 +8581,7 @@ He got it in an honest way.</td> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1h"> From all he did the Artist thought</span><br /> He had a real treasure got;<br /> -Nor had <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> any cause<br /> +Nor had <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> any cause<br /> To grumble at domestic laws;<br /> For all who serv'd them were content<br /> With the well-rang'd establishment.<br /> @@ -8640,7 +8598,7 @@ Play their vagaries through the brain!<br /> But that comptroller of the will,<br /> That sober judge 'tween good and ill,<br /> Or from his folly or his pride<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> seem'd to throw aside.</td> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> seem'd to throw aside.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">This was the spot where he might stay,</span><br /> @@ -8679,10 +8637,10 @@ Completely into ridicule,<br /> And, by a <span class="smcap">Title</span> or a <span class="smcap">Scroll</span>,<br /> He strove to stigmatize the whole.<br /> —He would a <i>Lawn-rob'd Prelate</i> place<br /> -As if he ogled <i>Cælia's</i> face,<br /> +As if he ogled <i>Cælia's</i> face,<br /> Exclaiming "There's no greater bliss,<br /> -No, not in Heaven, than <i>Cælia's Kiss</i>;"<br /> -While <i>Cælia</i> might be made to say<br /> +No, not in Heaven, than <i>Cælia's Kiss</i>;"<br /> +While <i>Cælia</i> might be made to say<br /> "<i>Hands off, my pious Lord, I pray!<br /> Remember what you ought to feel—<br /> The good book says you must not steal;<br /> @@ -8717,7 +8675,7 @@ Then from a long scroll make him cry,<br /> "<i>Make room for Cuckolds, here comes I</i>."<br /> —A <span class="smcap">Lawyer</span>, clad in wig and band,<br /> With briefs and papers in his hand,<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> would contrive to trace<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> would contrive to trace<br /> A <span class="smcap">Janus</span> with a <i>Double Face</i>,<br /> And each face with a ready tongue<br /> To plead the cause or right or wrong,<br /> @@ -8750,7 +8708,7 @@ With awkward thoughts, the human breast,<br /> We will not hint it is the devil,)<br /> Will, as their trade is to deceive,<br /> Fast in the lurch their vot'ries leave;<br /> -And soon <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was betray'd<br /> +And soon <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> was betray'd<br /> Into the trap his folly laid.</td> </tr> <tr> @@ -8826,7 +8784,7 @@ Aloud their innocence proclaim:<br /> The housekeeper and sturdy cook<br /> Propose to swear on <span class="smcap">Holy Book</span>,<br /> They could not do it:—Heaven forbid it!<br /> -And then they told,—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> <em>did it</em>:<br /> +And then they told,—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> <em>did it</em>:<br /> On which, the solemn Dames insist<br /> Such Impudence should be dismiss'd.</td> </tr> @@ -8876,7 +8834,7 @@ Smil'd as if <i>she</i> enjoy'd the joke. <div class="line">Your jokes may pass without offence.</div> <div class="line">Few words are best,—my mind to tell:</div> <div class="line">Pack up your Chalk,—and so farewell!"</div> -<div class="line">—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> the command obey'd,</div> +<div class="line">—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> the command obey'd,</div> <div class="line">As pleas'd to go as if he stay'd.</div> <div class="line">Here then his <i>final Service</i> ends:—</div> <div class="line">But <span class="smcap">Man</span> and <span class="smcap">Master</span> parted friends.</div> @@ -8905,7 +8863,7 @@ Smil'd as if <i>she</i> enjoy'd the joke. <div class="line">'Tis best from place to place to range,</div> <div class="line">Or fix to one, and never change.</div> <div class="line">Suffice it, that, from choice or chance,</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> hurried through some dance</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> hurried through some dance</div> <div class="line">Of early life, and, as we see,</div> <div class="line">Not knowing what the next would be:</div> <div class="line">But now, disdaining future tricks,</div> @@ -8964,7 +8922,7 @@ Was to discard his present name;<br /> For he ne'er did a Father know,<br /> The source from whence a name should flow; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_199" id="Page_199">199</a></span><br /> -And by <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> nought was meant—<br /> +And by <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> nought was meant—<br /> It was a boon by accident,<br /> Which he might, if he pleas'd, disuse,<br /> And any other title chuse.<br /> @@ -9028,7 +8986,7 @@ Or, dinners given, to neglect him.</td> <img src="images/i_243.jpg" width="500" height="304" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus gives a grand Party.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus gives a grand Party.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -9055,7 +9013,7 @@ And did in lofty tone proclaim<br /> His change of fortune as of name; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_201" id="Page_201">201</a></span><br /> And told her it would be his pride,<br /> -At a small Fête would she preside,<br /> +At a small Fête would she preside,<br /> Which he propos'd in style to give,<br /> Where he would all her friends receive;<br /> For this was now the only way<br /> @@ -9064,7 +9022,7 @@ And the first flourish of his plan<br /> To figure as a <i>Gentleman</i>.<br /> —She smil'd and said she'd bring him plenty,<br /> Then ask'd at once his cards for twenty.<br /> -—The fête was given,—the dance, the song,<br /> +—The fête was given,—the dance, the song,<br /> And feasting did the night prolong,<br /> Which pleasure gave to full two score,<br /> Whom he had never seen before;—<br /> @@ -9152,12 +9110,12 @@ Than while they thought on what they tasted.</td> <div class="line">To give a little spice of both.</div> </div></div> -<div><a name="interrupts_a_tete_a_tete" id="interrupts_a_tete_a_tete"></a><span class="invisible">interrupts a tête à tête</span></div> +<div><a name="interrupts_a_tete_a_tete" id="interrupts_a_tete_a_tete"></a><span class="invisible">interrupts a tête à tête</span></div> <div class="figcenter" style="max-width: 500px;"> <img src="images/i_247.jpg" width="500" height="313" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus, interrupts a Tête a Tête.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus, interrupts a Tête a Tête.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -9508,7 +9466,7 @@ I then can trip it o'er the main:<br /> Once more his humble friend receive,<br /> With all the welcome he can give:<br /> We know not what from ill may screen us,<br /> -And I, once more, shall be <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>."<br /> +And I, once more, shall be <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>."<br /> —He spoke, and seem'd to close his plan<br /> Of keeping up the <i>Gentleman</i>.</td> </tr> @@ -9663,7 +9621,7 @@ Pour'd forth his accents deep and loud.</td> <img src="images/i_258.jpg" width="500" height="293" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> committed, with a riotous dancing Party, to the Watch-House.</p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> committed, with a riotous dancing Party, to the Watch-House.</p> </div></div> <h3 class="smcap">Song.</h3> @@ -9744,7 +9702,7 @@ Pour'd forth his accents deep and loud.</td> <img src="images/i_262.jpg" width="500" height="289" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> engaged with jovial Friends: Or—Who sings best?</p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> engaged with jovial Friends: Or—Who sings best?</p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -10012,12 +9970,12 @@ He with hoarse chuckle—she with laughing.</td> </tr> </table> -<div><a name="the_party_breaking_up_and_quae_genus_breaking_down" id="the_party_breaking_up_and_quae_genus_breaking_down"></a><span class="invisible">the party breaking up and quæ genus breaking down</span></div> +<div><a name="the_party_breaking_up_and_quae_genus_breaking_down" id="the_party_breaking_up_and_quae_genus_breaking_down"></a><span class="invisible">the party breaking up and quæ genus breaking down</span></div> <div class="figcenter" style="max-width: 500px;"> <img src="images/i_270.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">The Party breaking up, and Quæ Genus breaking down.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">The Party breaking up, and Quæ Genus breaking down.</span></p> </div></div> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> @@ -10124,7 +10082,7 @@ He with hoarse chuckle—she with laughing.</td> <img src="images/i_274.jpg" width="500" height="303" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> turned out of a house which he mistakes for his own.</p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> turned out of a house which he mistakes for his own.</p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -10341,7 +10299,7 @@ If I say more——so do your worst.——" <img src="images/i_283.jpg" width="500" height="289" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus & Creditors.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus & Creditors.</span></p> </div></div> <div class="poetry"><div class="stanza"> @@ -10432,7 +10390,7 @@ He whisper'd to himself—"'<em>Tis</em> <span class="smcap">Me</span>."</td <tr> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">Nor do I from the hope refrain,</span><br /> Nor do I think I boast in vain,—<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is <i>Himself again</i>!"</td> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is <i>Himself again</i>!"</td> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> </table> @@ -10466,7 +10424,7 @@ The above reward will then receive.</i></td> <td class="cbrace">}</td> </tr> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><i><span class="i1 smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is the Foundling's name,<br /> +<td class="tdl"><i><span class="i1 smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is the Foundling's name,<br /> Which, if alive, he best can claim,<br /> For now at least it is not known<br /> That he can any other own.</i></td> @@ -10591,7 +10549,7 @@ Near <i>Shoreditch Church</i>, in <i>Hackney Road</i>:<br /> For, when the infant first was left,<br /> Of all parental care bereft,<br /> The Bookseller and I, between us,<br /> -Had much to do with dear <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>:<br /> +Had much to do with dear <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>:<br /> For to his shop I us'd to go<br /> 'Twas then in <i>Paternoster Row</i>,<br /> As he the money did supply<br /> @@ -10669,7 +10627,7 @@ As good, perhaps, as her caressing.</td> <div class="line">He will not be afraid to hear</div> <div class="line">The <span class="smcap">verdict</span> which awaits him <em>there</em>.</div> <div class="line">—Such was the Man who soon would own</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> as his darling Son.</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> as his darling Son.</div> </div></div> <hr class="c15" /> @@ -10902,7 +10860,7 @@ Till he is prov'd to be my own."</td> <div class="line">His well-known zeal in advertising; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_243" id="Page_243">243</a></span></div> <div class="line">Nay, did, from <i>Kent</i>, to the <i>Land's-End</i>,</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> and his birth extend,</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> and his birth extend,</div> <div class="line">And as the <i>King's Bench Walks</i> had been</div> <div class="line">Of his first days the curious scene,</div> <div class="line">Within those environs were spread</div> @@ -10915,7 +10873,7 @@ Till he is prov'd to be my own."</td> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> <tr> -<td class="tdl"><span class="i1h smcap">Quæ Genus'</span> plain, consistent tale<br /> +<td class="tdl"><span class="i1h smcap">Quæ Genus'</span> plain, consistent tale<br /> Seem'd with old <span class="smcap">Vellum</span> to prevail;<br /> And rather tallied with the view<br /> Of what, in former times, he knew:<br /> @@ -10996,7 +10954,7 @@ And, of a mother's care bereft,<br /> Was by the Doctor given to me<br /> To nurse his tender Infancy." <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_245" id="Page_245">245</a></span><br /> -—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> now was call'd to tell<br /> +—<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> now was call'd to tell<br /> What he knew of this secret spell.<br /> When he without delay declar'd<br /> What of the mark he oft had heard<br /> @@ -11021,7 +10979,7 @@ She oft had kiss'd it o'er and o'er;<br /> And, were he not to manhood grown,<br /> She'd do what she so oft had done.<br /> O she exclaim'd with tears of joy,<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is the very boy<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is the very boy<br /> Whom their so anxious wishes sought<br /> And was to full discovery brought.<br /> —Nor was this all, at the strange show<br /> @@ -11045,7 +11003,7 @@ The <span class="smcap">Father</span> may embrace <em>his Son</em>!" <div class="line">Should not delay that darling power</div> <div class="line">He to his friend's impatient ear</div> <div class="line">In all due substance did declare</div> -<div class="line">The Hist'ry of <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> past,</div> +<div class="line">The Hist'ry of <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> past,</div> <div class="line">With all the proofs from first to last,</div> <div class="line">As on his own conviction shone</div> <div class="line">That he was truly <i>Fairman's</i> Son:</div> @@ -11056,7 +11014,7 @@ The <span class="smcap">Father</span> may embrace <em>his Son</em>!" <div class="line">"From all I've heard and you have shown</div> <div class="line">With zeal and friendship rarely known,</div> <div class="line">To the fond truth I'm reconcil'd</div> -<div class="line">That poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is my Child,</div> +<div class="line">That poor <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> is my Child,</div> <div class="line">Confirm'd by all his Mother said,</div> <div class="line">As I sat by her dying bed;</div> <div class="line">And ere another sun shall shine,</div> @@ -11075,7 +11033,7 @@ The <span class="smcap">Father</span> may embrace <em>his Son</em>!" <div class="line">The shock of joy as well as pain."</div> <div class="line">—<i>Vellum</i>, with pleasure now withdrew</div> <div class="line">To shape the approaching Interview,—</div> -<div class="line">And suit <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> to a change:</div> +<div class="line">And suit <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> to a change:</div> <div class="line">So unexpected and so strange; <span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_247" id="Page_247">247</a></span></div> <div class="line">But how can we relate the scene</div> @@ -11118,14 +11076,14 @@ The <span class="smcap">Father</span> may embrace <em>his Son</em>!" <div class="line">Did not consult his better reason</div> <div class="line">Respecting the right place and season,</div> <div class="line">But a most heedless moment sought</div> -<div class="line">When he <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> trembling brought,</div> +<div class="line">When he <span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> trembling brought,</div> <div class="line">While the Old Man up to his knees</div> <div class="line">Was bathing for expected ease,</div> <div class="line">And thought of nothing but the ails</div> <div class="line">He hop'd to drown within the pails.</div> <div class="line">Then <i>Vellum</i> said, my Duty's done</div> <div class="line">Behold, my friend and see your Son!</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, kneeling on the floor,</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span>, kneeling on the floor,</div> <div class="line">Began a blessing to implore!</div> <div class="line">The good man said, I ask of Heaven</div> <div class="line">That its protection may be given</div> @@ -11144,7 +11102,7 @@ The <span class="smcap">Father</span> may embrace <em>his Son</em>!" <div class="line">Then calmly said, but said no more,</div> <div class="line">"I never saw him so before:"—</div> <div class="line">While, "look! behold! see he revives!"</div> -<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> cried—"my Father lives!"</div> +<div class="line"><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> cried—"my Father lives!"</div> </div> <div class="stanza"> <div class="line i1"> Wonder and Gratitude and Fainting</div> @@ -11163,7 +11121,7 @@ The <span class="smcap">Father</span> may embrace <em>his Son</em>!" <img src="images/i_304.jpg" width="500" height="307" alt="" /> <div class="caption"> <p class="left small"><i>Drawn by Rowlandson</i></p> -<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus discovers His Father.</span></p> +<p><span class="smcap">Quæ Genus discovers His Father.</span></p> </div></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" summary="poem"> @@ -11263,7 +11221,7 @@ A cure for his Infirmity.</td> <td class="tdl"><span class="i1">He now grew worse from day to day,</span><br /> And Nature hasten'd to decay:<br /> It soon was seen, no art could save<br /> -<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> from an early grave.<br /> +<span class="smcap">Quæ Genus</span> from an early grave.<br /> —Old <i>Vellum</i> did not quit his care<br /> And <i>Betty Broom</i> was always there.<br /> The <span class="smcap">Foundling's</span> Life she had attended,<br /> @@ -11290,384 +11248,7 @@ EDINBURGH</p> <span class="smcap">Butler</span>, the Author of <span class="smcap">Hudibras</span>.</p> </div></div> - 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