The Works of the REV. Jonathan Swift, D.D. Volume 10; Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin (English, Ga, Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1812 Excerpt: ...Moreover, due provision has been made, That conversation may not be betray'dj I have no company but what is proper To sit with the most flagrant whig at supper. There's not a man among them but must please, Since they're as like each other as are peas. Toland and Hare have jointly sent me word, They'll come; and Kennett thinks to make a third, . Provided he's no other invitation, From men of greater quality and station. Room will for Oldmixon and J--s be left: But their discourses smell so much of theft, There would be no abiding in the room, Should two such ignorant pretenders come. However by this trusty bearer write-, If I should any other scabs invite: Though if I may my serious judgment give, I'm wholly for king Charles's number five: That was the stint in which that monarch fix'ij, Who would not be with noisiness perplex'd: And that, if thou'lt agree to think it best, Shall be our tale of heads, without one other guest, I've nothing more, now this is said, to say, But to request thou'lt instantly away. And leave the duties of thy present post, To some well skill'd retainer in a host: Doubtless he'll carefully thy place supply, And o'er his grace's horses have an eye. While thou, who slunk through postern more than once, Dost by that means avoid a crowd of duns, And, crossing o'er the Thames at Temple Stairs, Leav'st Philips with good words to cheat their ears. TO LORD HARLEY, ON HIS MARRIAGE, 1713. AMONG the numbers who employ Their tongues and pens to give you joy, Dear Harley generous youth, admit What friendship dictates more than wit. Forgive me, when I fondly thought (By frequent observations taught) A spirit so inform'd as yours Could never prosper in amours. The God of Wit, and Light, and Arts, With all acquir'd and natural parts, Whose harp co...