Members could ne'er have a thought
Of opposing a motion with kindness so fraught;
But would welcome with fervent and loud acclamation }
A project so teeming with consideration, }
As a model of justice, a boon to the nation! }
Such, Simon, if I were a Parliament man,
The basis would be, and the scope, of my plan!
But my rushlight is drooping--so trusting diurnally,
To hear your opinion--believe me eternally
(Whilst swearing affection, best swear in the lump)
Your obedient,
devoted,
admiring,
JOHN STUMP.
[1] The exact tune of this interesting song it has not been in
our power to discover--it is, however, undoubtedly a truly
national melody.
[2] After due inquiry we have satisfied ourselves that the
individual here mentioned is _not_ H.M.'s late
Solicitor-General, but one Jonathan Wilde, touching whose
history _vide_ Jack Sheppard.
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PROSPECTUS FOR A NEW HAND-BOOK OF JESTERS;
OR, YOUNG JOKER'S BEST COMPANION.
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