Old George, not the King, but the Prince of brave fellows,
And Champion of England, by Providence1 sent
His fame with St. George and the Dragon who blending,
Has chosen to celebrate this as his birth,
The day of all others, good fortune portending6.
Away then with Care, let us haste to the Park,
Resplendent in rank, youth and beauty;—and hark!
Reverberate10 then, in each sea-port the roar!
And wave England's Standard on high, from each steeple,
And skip from the oiling, each ship, to the shore,
1 That we may not be accused of plagiarism12, we acknowledge
ourselves indebted for the hyperbole contained in the last
contained in the following couplet by one Peter Ker, wherein
James I.
And every ship come dancing to the shore.”
church-bells of the metropolis23, the waving of the royal
standard from the steeples, the display of the colours of
all nations by the vessels in the Thames, and Cumberland
upon an ingenious mode of shewing his happiness, by leaping
from a tree, and breaking his leg! We do not find that any
of his Majesty's loving subjects in the Park on St. George's
Day followed the example of the Irish rustic!
Page263.jpg St. George's Day
Other manifestations28 of affection by a grateful people to the best of Sovereigns!—
And heavily in clouds brought on the day.”
[264] But despite of wind or wet, female curiosity must be gratified. Miss Judith Macgilligan had some time previous to this auspicious31 day, expressed a desire to witness the gay and brilliant assemblage of company in progress to the Levee, and Tom and Bob having gallantly32 volunteered their services on this important occasion, they now sallied forth36, just as the Park and Tower guns were thundering the announcement of festivity, and joining Sir Felix O'Grady and his aunt at their lodgings37, the party immediately moved onward39 to the scene of action.
Already had Royalty40 taken wing, and dignified41 with his presence the late maternal42 Palace, before our pedestrians43 reached the Park, to the great disappointment of Miss Macgilligan, who however consoled herself with the hope of being able to obtain a glimpse of monarchy44 as his Majesty passed on his return to Carlton-house.
The Baronet in the meanwhile was in a reverie, which at last broke out in the following rhapsody:—
Oh! blest occasion of dispensing46 good,
How seldom used, how little understood!—
To nurse with tender care the thriving arts,
Watch every beam philosophy imparts:
To give religion her unbridled scope,
To keep the matrimonial bond unstain'd;
His life a lesson to the land he sways.
Blest country where these kingly glories shine!
Blest England, if this happiness be thine!
But,—
If smiling peeresses, and simp'ring peers,
Encompassing51 his throne a few short years;
If guards, mechanically form'd in ranks,
While condescending57 majesty looks on;—
If monarchy consists in such base things,
Sighing, I say again, I pity Kings.
[265] An immense number of splendid carriages now presented themselves to view, in continued and uninterrupted succession, stretching from the Horse Guards the whole length of the Mall, to Buckingham-house, where each setting down, and thence taking up a position in the Bird-cage Walk, they formed a circle of nearly two miles, and exhibited, in the magnificence of the vehicles, the admirable symmetry of the horses, and rich liveries of the attendants, a scene of interest, matchless perhaps by any other metropolis in the universe.
Skirting the indeterminable line of carriages, that slowly and under frequent stoppages proceeded to the goal of attraction, our party penetrated58 at last the dense59 mass of spectators, and gaining a favourable60 post of observation, took a position adjacent to Buckingham-house, where the band of music of the Foot Guards within, and that of the Horse Guards without the iron-railing circumscribing61 the palace, alternately enlivened the scene with “concord of sweet sounds.”
But the great and general object of attention, was that of female loveliness, occupying almost every passing vehicle. Dashall remarked, that he had never before been gratified with such an extensive and captivating display. Sir Felix and the Squire62 were in raptures63, and even the primitive64 austerity of Miss Macgilligan yielded to the influence of beauty, and acknowledging its predominancy, she at same time observed, that its fascination65 was enhanced by the dress of the ladies, which, though splendid, exhibited genuine taste, and was more remarkable66 for its uniform adherence67 to modesty68 than she had hitherto seen it on any similar occasion.{1}
1 We are not fastidious, neither would we wish the charms of
the dress, or rather undress of our fair countrywomen, has
is powerfully attractive; we were glad to observe its
predominancy at the last Levee, and we trust that it will
gain universal prevalence.—Edit.
[266] Dashall, whose place would more properly have been in the circle within the palace than amongst the spectators without, was frequently saluted72 by the passing company; and when the fair hand of beauty waved gracefully73 towards him, Sir Felix felt happy in the friendship and society of a gentleman thus honoured with such distinguished74 recognition, and in the warmth of his feelings exclaimed aloud, that, “by the immortal75 powers, were he King of England, he would be more proud of the irradiating charms of these celestial76 visiters, than in the diadem77 of royalty and extension of empire!” This remark was universally acquiesced78 in, and most cordially so by a group of lively girls, to whom it had apparently79 given much pleasure; one of whom thanked the Baronet in the name of the sex, and complimented him on his gallantry, which she said was truly characteristic of his country.
He bowed, expressed a commensurate feeling of gratitude82 for the honour conferred upon him, and professed83 himself an ardent84 admirer of the whole of women kind; concluding by humming a stanza13 from Burns,—
“Auld Nature swears the lovely dears
Her noblest work she classes, O;
Her 'prentice han' she tried on man,
And then she made the lasses, O.”
Unluckily for the apophthegm of the Baronet, it so happened, that a quarrel took place in the immediate38 vicinity and hearing of the party, between two rival female fruiterers of the Emerald Isle; during which incivilities were exchanged in language not altogether acceptable to the auricular organs of delicacy. The brogue was that of Munster,—the war of words waged quicker and faster; and from invective85 the heroines seemed rapidly approximating to actual battle. Neither park-keeper nor constable86 were at hand; and although the surrounding mobility87 “laughed at the tumult88 and enjoyed the storm,” Sir Felix, much distressed89 at so untoward90 an incident, and deeply interested in the honour of his country, so lately the theme of elegant panegyric91, dashed through the crowd, the component92 parts of which he scattered93 aside like chaff94, and arrested the further progress of the wranglers95.
“May the devil make hell-broth of ye both, in his own caldron!”
[267] The mirth of the multitude became now still more obstreperous100, and Tom and Bob pushed forward to the assistance of their friend, who was in the act of keeping the two viragos apart from each other, having a hand on each, and holding them at arms length, alternately threatening and remonstrating101, while the two nymphs, with frightful102 grimaces103, struggled to elude104 his grasp, and abide105 the chance of war;—the scene altogether would have afforded ample scope for the pencil of an artist; and if not edifying106, was at least to a numerous and motley assemblage of spectators, highly entertaining. Sir Felix declined the assistance of his friends,—
“Never mind it,” said he, “I'll settle the affair myself, my honies:” and slipping a half-crown piece into the hand of each of the amazons—“Now be off wid you,” he whispered,—“lave the Park immediately;—away to the gin-shop;—shake hands wid each other in friendship; and drink good-luck to Sir Felix O'Grady.”
With many expressions of gratitude, the contending parties obeyed the mandate107, and walked off lovingly together, cheek-by-jowl, as if no irruption of harmony had happened!
“Long life to him!” exclaimed a son of green Erin; “wid a word in the ear he has settled the business at once.”
“And I pray,” said a reverend looking gentleman in black, “that all conflicting powers may meet with like able mediation108.”
“Amen!” responded a fellow in the drawling nasil tone of a parish-clerk; and the congregation dispersed109.
The tumult thus happily subdued110, Sir Felix, with Tom and Bob, rejoined Miss Macgilligan and the group with whom she had been left in charge when the two latter gentlemen came to the Baronet's relief.
The “ardent admirer of the whole of women kind” sustained the jokes of the company with admirable equanimity111 of temper; and the same young lady who had eulogized his gallantry, now said that it was unfair, and what the Baronet could not possibly mean, to take his words in their literal acceptation; at the same time she highly commended his benevolent112 interference in the quarrel between the two women, and congratulated him on his address in bringing it to an amicable113 termination.
[268] Resuming their attention to the still continued line of company, Dashall and his friends remarked that pearls were a prominent part of female ornament114 at the present levee; particularly, he said, with the galaxy115 of Civic116 beauty from the East; for he had recognized so decorated, several elegantes, the wives and daughters of aldermen, bankers, merchants and others, of his City acquaintances.{1} A ponderous117 state carriage, carved and gilt in all directions, and the pannels richly emblazoned with heraldry, now came slowly up the Mall, and Sir Felix immediately announced the approach of the Lord Mayor of the City of London; but as the vehicle approximated nearer towards him, he became lost in a labyrinth118 of conjecture119, on perceiving, that the pericranium of its principal inmate120 was enveloped121 in a wig122 of appalling123 dimensions; he now inquired whether the profundity125 of wisdom was denoted by the magnitude of a wig; and if so, why it was not worn by the Civic Sovereign rather on the seat of justice, where it might operate in terrorem on delinquency, than on the happy occasion of his Majesty's anniversary; when Dashall unravelled126 the mystery, by acquainting the Baronet, that the personage whom he supposed to be the Lord Mayor of London, was the Lord High Chancellor127 of England.
1 By what curious links and fantastical relations are
mankind connected together. At the distance of half the
globe, a Hindoo gains his support by groping at the bottom
decorate the throat of a London alerman's wife! It is said
that the great Linn?us had discovered the secret of
become of the secret we know not, as the only interest tee
take in oysters, is of a much more vulgar, though perhaps a
Island of Ceylon, gives a very interesting account of the
fishery, and of the Sea-dogs. “This animal is as fond of
the legs of Hindoos, as Hindoos are of the pearls of
oysters; and as one appetite appears to him much more
natural and less capricious' than the other, he never fails
to indulge it.”
[269] The company still poured along, numerous and diversified130, beyond all former precedent131; including all the nobility in town, their ladies, daughters, et cetera; officers of the army and navy, grand crosses and knights132 companions of the most honourable133 order of the Bath; dignified sages134 and learned brethren of the law; and, “though last, not least in our esteem,” the very right reverend Fathers in God, the Lords Bishops135, in the costume of sacerdotal panoply136; and amidst the fascination of female beauty, setting their affections on things above!{1}
1 Latimer, bishop of Worcester, speaking of the gentlemen of
the black cloth, says,—“Well, I would all men would look to
their dutie, as God hath called them, and then we should
ask a strange question. Who is the most diligentest bishop
and prelate in all Englande, that passeth all the rest in
doing his office? 1 can tell, for I know him who it is; I
know him well. But now I think I see you listening and
hearkening that I should name him. There is one that passeth
in all Englande. And will you know who it is? I will tell
you. It is the Devil! He is the most diligent preacher of
all other; he is never out of his diocese; he is never from
his cure; ye shall never fynde him unoccupyed; he is ever in
his parish; he keepeth residence at all times; ye shall
never fynde him out of the way; call for him when you will
he is ever at home; the diligentest preacher in all the
realme; no lording or loyteriug can hynder him; he is ever
applying his busyness; ye shall never f'ynde him idle I
warrant you.”
From noon until past four, visiters continued to arrive; when the carriages again circumscribed139 the Park, each taking up at the gate of Buckingham-house, and thence passing home by the Bird-cage Walk, and through the Horse Guards. The arrangements were excellent; no accident occurred. The Life Guards lined the Mall, and a numerous detachment of police-officers were on the alert throughout the day. Their indefatigable140 exertions141 however were not entirely142 available in counteracting143 the industry of the light-fingered gentry144, of whom there were many on the look-out; and doubtless on this, as on every other occasion of public resort in the metropolis, they reaped the fruits of a plentiful145 harvest.
The party sauntering along the Mall, Sir Felix observed one of the group with whom he was associated when viewing the company proceeding146 to the Palace, and would have entered into familiar chit-chat with him, but for the interposition of Dashall, who taking the Baronet aside, cautioned him against having intercourse147 with a stranger, of whom he knew nothing, but who had all the appearance of a black-leg.
Dashall was an accurate observer of men and manners; and in the present instance his conjecture was well founded; for, in a few subsequent moments,
[270] What was the devil's gratitude to Latimer for this eulogy148 According to his biography, “for his zeal149 in the Protestant faith, he was, with Ridley, bishop of London, burnt at Oxford150 in 1554.” this assumed gentleman was met by a reconnoitering party of the police, who claiming the privilege of old acquaintance, took him into custody151 as a reputed thief, to the manifest surprise and dismay of Miss Judith Macgilligan, who instinctively152 putting her hand into her pocket, found that her purse had vanished through the medium of some invisible agency. It contained, fortunately, silver only. She now mentioned her loss, and expressed her suspicion of the gentleman in duresse; he having stood close by her, for a considerable length of time, while she and her friends were stationary153 in the Mall. The officers accordingly searched him; but the wily adept154, anticipating consequences, had disencumbered himself of the purse; part of the silver, however, found in his possession, tallied155 in description with that which had been lost, although the lady could not identify it as her property. He was conducted from the Park, with the view of being introduced to the recollection of the magistrates156 of the Public-office in Bow-street.
During this transaction, a carriage bearing the royal arms, and attended by two footmen only, drove rapidly along the Mall, without attracting particular notice, and entering the garden-gate of Carlton-house, was immediately lost to public view; nor did the numerous groups who were in waiting to catch a transient glance of royalty, recognise in the unassuming inmate of this vehicle, the sacred person of his most gracious Majesty King George the Fourth, who was thus pleased modestly to decline the congratulations of his loving subjects, by eluding157, incognita, their observation.
This was a second grievous disappointment to our venerable aunt, and might have operated as a spell against the further enjoyment158 of the day; but the gloom of vexation was dispersed by the Esquire of Belville-hall, who observed, that the royal lineage of the lady might aspire159 to a more intimate knowledge of majesty than a view en passant, and that at any future levee there could not exist a doubt of the facility of Miss Macgilligan's introduction.
A convenient and vacant bench presenting itself, the associates now seated themselves.
“Apropos,” exclaimed Sir Felix, “talking of the King, does his Majesty mean to honour with another visit his Hanoverian dominions160 this ensuing summer?”
[271] The inquiry161 was directed to Dashall, whom the Baronet was accustomed to look upon as an universal intelligencer.
Tom declared his incompetency162 to answer the question.
“Well,” continued Sir Felix, “were I the monarch45 of this empire, J would make myself acquainted with every part of it. A tour through England, Scotland, and Ireland, should be my primary object, and a visit to my foreign territories a subordinate consideration, I would travel from town to town in the land that gave me birth; like the Tudors and the Stuarts; with confidence in the loyalty163 of my people, my person should be familiar to them, and 1 should at all times be accessible to their complaints. Elizabeth and the Second James made frequent excursions into distant parts of the country, and every where were received with addresses of fidelity. Were his present Majesty to follow, in this respect, the example of his royal predecessors164, who can doubt his experiencing the most ample and unequivocal demonstrations166 of attachment167 to his person and government?”
The friendly associates indulged a hearty168 laugh at the expense of the visionary, although they did him the justice to believe that his theoretical improvements on the policy of majesty were the ebullition of a generous heart, warm in fraternal regard for the whole of human kind.
Tom, however, reminded him that the pusillanimous169 James II. acquired no popularity by his royal tours; and that the affections of the people were not to be gained by the merely personal condescension170 of the monarch.{1}
the present day, the people were much oppressed and
burthened with taxes, that monarch having, in the course of
a tour through England, stopt at Winchelsea, the Corporation
resolved to address his Majesty; but as the Mayor could
neither read nor write, it was agreed that the Recorder
should prompt him on the occasion. Being introduced, the
Recorder whispered the trembling Mayor, “Hold up your head,
and look like a man.” The Mayor mis-taking this for the
beginning of the speech, addressed the King, and repeated
aloud, “Hold up your head, and look like a man.” The
Recorder, in amaze, whispered the Mayor, “What the devil do
you mean?” The Mayor in the same manner instantly repeated,
“What the devil do you mean?” The Recorder, alarmed,
whispered more earnestly, “By G——-d, Sir, you'll ruin us
all.”
The Mayor, still imagining this to be a part of his speech,
said, with all “his might, “By G——-d, Sir, you'll ruin us
all.”
[272]So slow was the progress of the vehicles towards the palace for the purpose of taking up their respective owners, that many gentlemen, whose residences were in the vicinity, rather than wait, preferred walking across the Park; while the unusual exhibition of a pedestrian in full court-dress excited no little attention from the multitude. Our party proceeding in their lounge, was presently met by one of these gentlemen, who recognizing Dashall and Tallyho, shook them cordially by the hand, and was introduced to Sir Felix and his Aunt, as Captain of the Royal Navy.
The Captain, to adopt a Court phrase, was most graciously received by the lady; who observing he had been present at the Levee, begged that he would favour her with an account of what had passed.
The gallant33 Captain, retracing171 his steps with his friends along the Mall, said, that little or nothing had occurred worthy172 of remark.
“The drawing-room,” he continued, “was crowded to such excess, that I should have felt myself more at ease in the bilboes; however, amidst the awkwardness of the squeeze, I frequently came into unavoidable contact with some very fine girls, and that pleasure certainly more than compensated173 all inconveniences. The King (God bless him)! perspired174 most prodigiously175; for the heat was intolerable; he appeared very much fatigued176; and 1 hope has retired177 with a superior relish178 to enjoy the quietude and luxury of the royal table at Carlton Palace. The presentations of the female sprigs of nobility were numerous, to all of whom he paid particular attention, in duty bound, as a gallant Cavalier and the best bred gentleman in Europe. Indeed, he seemed to gloat on the charms of those terrestrial deities179 with ecstacy! The introductions were endless, and the etiquette180 tiresome181 and monotonous182. In fact, after making my humble183 congée, extrication184 became my only object, and I effected a retreat with difficulty. My stay was short, and as I had neither inclination185 nor opportunity for minute remark, I hope, Madam, that you will pardon my incapability186 of answering your inquiry in a more particular manner.”
[273] Nothing farther could be elicited187. In truth, the Captain had left nothing untold188; for his description of the Levee, although succinct189, was correct, laying aside the enumeration190 of the dramatis person?, too numerous, and in many instances perhaps too insignificant191, for recollection.
The gallant son of Neptune192 now took his leave, and the party continued to enjoy the pleasure of the promenade193.
The Park was still thronged194 with spectators, attracted by the retiring visitors, of whom some it seems were no welcome guests.
Whether vice34 had contaminated the hallowed presence of Royalty, we cannot take upon us to say; but it appears that the sanctum sanctorum had been polluted by intrusion; for a notification was issued next day by the Lord Chamberlain, prefaced with the usual Whereas, “that certain improper195 persons had gained access to his Majesty's Levee, and stating, that in future no one would be admitted unless in full Court dress, including bag-wig, sword,” &c.{1}
1 As if these appendages196 were only within the reach of the
higher classes of the community, and uncomeatable by
purchase! The most depraved character may obtain the
intermixes, sans inquiry, with honourable rank; and even
vanish before the talismanic205 influence of Wealth! “Is he
rich? Incalculably so! Then, let's have him, by all means.”
polished society, although the Principles of Politeness
inculcated by that nobleman, contain, as a celebrated207
lexicographer208 said of them, “the morals of a wh**e, and the
manners of a dancing-master!”
The party having lounged away another pleasant hour, made ultimately their exit from the Park by the Stable-yard, and entering Pall124 Mall, were agreeably surprised with a very interesting exhibition.
During many years of the late King's reign, it was usual on the birth-day anniversary for the different mail coaches to pass in review before his Majesty in front of St. James's Palace. The custom still prevails.
On the present occasion numerous spectators had assembled opposite Carl ton-house; and it is presumed that the Sovereign thence witnessed the procession, although he was not within the view of public observation.
[274] Above thirty mail coaches, fresh gilt and painted, or in the language of churchwardens, beautified, and each drawn209 by four noble-spirited, yet perfectly210 tractable211 horses, elegantly caparisoned, now made their appearance. The cavalcade212 moved slowly onward, the prancing213 steeds impatient of restraint, and conscious of superiority. On the box of each vehicle was seated a portly good looking man, the knowing Jehu of the road, and behind was the guard, occasionally “winding his bugle-horn” with melodious214 and scientific ability. The reins215 and harness were new, so also were the royal liveries of the coachmen and guards. Mounted conductors led the van of the procession, while others accompanied it on either side; and the interest of the scene was considerably216 heightened by each coach being occupied inside by handsome well-dressed women and children. The rear of this imposing217 spectacle was brought up by a long train of the twopenny post-boys, all newly clothed in the royal uniform, and mounted on hardy218 ponies219, chiefly of the Highland220 and Shetland breed. The cavalcade halted in front of the royal residence, and gave three cheers in honour of the day, which were heartily221 returned by the populace. The procession then resumed its progress by Charing-cross, the Strand, Fleet-street, Ludgate-hill, round St. Paul's, and by Cheapside into Lombard-street,
Passing up the new street, the associates reached the mansion222 of Dashall, who had previously223 engaged his friends to dinner.
An elegant repast was immediately served up, and highly enjoyed by the party, after such prolonged exercise and abstinence.
The conversation turning on the recent interesting exhibition, it was universally acknowledged, that the introduction of the mail coach into the establishment of the General Post-office, might be classed among the highest improvements of the age, as amazingly accelerating the celerity of intercourse with all parts of the empire. Neither was the well-merited meed of encomium withheld224 from the Twopenny-post Institution, by which, so frequently in the course of the day, the facility of communication is kept up within the metropolis and suburbs, extending to all adjacencies, and bounded only by the limits of the bills of mortality. Dashall, who seldom let slip an opportunity of appropriate remark [275] digressed from the procession to the important national utility of the Post-office, and thence, by easy transition, to the sublime225 powers of the human mind, as emphatically exemplified in the invention of writing and printing; while Sir Felix, who was well experienced in the British poets, favoured his aunt with a quotation226 from Pope's Epistle of Heloisa to Abelard, subject, however, to such whimsical interpolation as he deemed suitable to the occasion:—
Heaven first taught letters for some wretch's aid, Some antique, lovesick, North of Ireland maid! They live, they speak, they breathe what age inspires, Preposterous227 fondness and impure228 desires! The latent wish without a blush impart, Reveal the frailties229 of a morbid heart; Speed the neglected sigh from soul to soul, And waft230 a groan231 from Indus to the Pole!
The reading of Miss Macgilligan, like her ideas, was rather on a contracted scale. She suspected, however, that her nephew had aimed against her the shafts232 of ridicule233, and was preparing her resentment234 accordingly; when the Baronet deprecating her wrath235, assured her, that he had recited the lines exactly as originally written, and that in the present clay they had no personal application, having been composed by a little cynical236 fellow many years before Miss Macgilligan came into existence.—The lady gave credence237 to the assertion, and the impending238 storm was happily averted239.
The residence of royalty being within the precinct of St. James's, the bells of the neighbouring church sounded a merry peal240 in the ears of the party; and were responded to by those of St, Martin-in-the-Fields, a parish of which it is remarkable that his Majesty George II. was once church-warden, serving the office, of course, by deputy. The steeple of this church, as well as those of many others in the metropolis, displayed, throughout the day, the royal standard, a manifestation27 of loyalty which likewise extended itself to the liquid element of old father Thames, where many of the vessels commemorated241 the anniversary by frequent salutes242 of artillery243, under the decorative244 and splendid canopy245 formed by the colours of all nations.
[276] The carriages of the foreign ambassadors, and those of the friends of government, were again in requisition, and rattled246 along the streets towards the several mansions247 of the members of administration, who each, in conformity248 with ancient usage, gave a grand dinner on the birth-day, at least on that appointed for its celebration.
“At these dinners,” said Dashall, “politics and etiquette are both laid aside; conviviality249 is the order of the day; the glass, the joke, the repartee250 and the 'retort courteous,' circulate freely, and all is harmony and good humour.”
“With sometimes a sprinkling of alloy,” said the Squire, “I have heard that during the administration of Mr. Pitt, he and the Lord Chancellor Thurlow were frequently at variance251 on subjects having no reference to politics, and even under the exhilirating influence of the grape.”
The party were all attention, and the Squire proceeded—“At a cabinet dinner a discussion took place between the Premier252 and Lord Chancellor, as to the comparative merits of the Latin and English languages. Mr. Pitt gave the preference to the former, the Chancellor! to the latter; and the arguments on both sides were carried on with equal pertinacity253.—The Premier would not yield a jot254 in opinion. Becoming at last impatient of opposition255,
“Why,” said he, “the English language is an ambiguity—two negatives make an affirmative; but in the Latin, two negatives make a positive.”—“Then,” said the Chancellor, “your father and mother must have been two negatives, to make such a positive fellow as you are!”{1}
1 Lord Chancellor Thurlow, although a very eccentric
having occurred in a valuable living of which he had the
presentation, numerous were the candidates for the benefice;
and amongst others, one, recommended by several of the
the appointment, although, directly or indirectly260, the
Chancellor had not given any promise. In the meanwhile, it
was one morning announced to his Lordship, that a gentleman,
apparently a clergyman, waited the honour of an interview.
The servant was ordered to shew the stranger into the
library, whither the Chancellor shortly repaired, and
inquired the object of the visit. “My Lord,” said the
other, “I served the office of Curate under the deceased
Rector, and understanding that the presentation is in your
Lordship's gift”—“You want the living,” exclaimed the
Chancellor, gruffly. “No, my Lord; my humble pretensions261
soar not so high; but I presume, most respectfully, to
that I may be continued in the Curacy.” Surprised and
served the same parish as Curate above twenty years, and now
produced the most ample testimonials of character, his
Lordship entered into conversation with him, and found him
of extensive erudition, and orthodox principles. He
ascertained267, besides, that this poor Curate had a wife with
six children entirely dependent on his exertions for
support; and that the remuneration allowed for the faithful
annum. The Chancellor now promised his influence in behalf
of the Curate, with the person who probably might succeed to
the living. “I shall see him,” added his Lordship, “this
very day; attend me to-morrow, and you shall know the
result.” The Curate took bis leave, and in the course of the
morning the would-be Rector made his appearance. “O!”
exclaimed his Lordship, entering directly into the business,
“I have had a humble suitor with me to-day,—the Curate of
the late incumbent whom you are desirous of succeeding; he
wishes to continue in the Curacy; the poor man is burthened
with a large family, and hitherto has been very inadequately269
rewarded for his labour in the productive vineyard of which
you constitute the happiness of this worthy man, by giving
him a salary of one hundred pounds per annum; he will have
all the duties to perform, and you will pocket a surplus,
even then, of seven hundred a year, for in fact doing
nothing!” This would-be was astonished; he had never before
heard of a Curate in the receipt of one hundred pounds per
annum; besides, he had already engaged a person to do the
duty for twenty-five pounds. Fired with indignation at the
Clergyman,—“What!” exclaimed his Lordship, “and so you
you've got the living! John, shew this fellmo down stairs!”
Gladly would this Incumbent, by anticipation276, have conceded
every point required; but it was too late; the die was cast,
and he found himself in the street, unknowing how he got
there, whether on his hands or his lucls! Next day the
Curate was announced. “I have not been able to succeed,”
said his Lordship,—“the new Incumbent has engaged a person
who will do the duty for twenty-five pounds per annum.” His
Lordship paused, and the unfortunate Curate looked the
personification of Despondency. “Cheer up, man!” exclaimed
his Lordship, “If I have not influence sufficient to
continue you in possession of the Curacy, I can, at least,
give you the Living!” putting into the hands, at the same
time, of the amazed Curate, the presentation to a Rectory
worth eight hundred pounds per annum!! Here we must draw the
Grecian painter's veil,—the gratification on either side
may be conceived, but cannot be expressed.
[278] Sir Felix laughed heartily at this anecdote277, and inquired of his aunt whether she knew any of the Positive family in the North of Ireland.
“Perfectly well,” retorted the lady, “they are allied35 to the Wrongheads of the province of Munster!”
This reproof278, which was hailed with applause by Tom and Bob, dumb-foundered the Baronet, who became suddenly taciturn; but his habitual279 good humour predominated, and conscious that he had brought on himself the inflicted280 castigation281, he resolved on a cessation of hostilities282 for the remainder of the evening.
The invitation by Dashall having been without formal ceremony, and unhesitatingly accepted by Miss Macgilligan and her nephew, they now, in turn, claimed the like privilege of freedom, by soliciting283 the company of the two Cousins to supper; a request which Tom and Bob cheerfully acquiesced in; and the party immediately set out for the Baronet's lodgings, preferring to walk the short distance, that they might view, more leisurely284, the accustomed illuminations on the anniversary of his Majesty's birth-day.
The variegated285 lamps were tastefully arranged; but this effusion of loyalty was rather of an interested than interesting description, being confined wholly to the public-offices, the theatres, and the different houses of his Majesty's tradesmen; no other habitation in this immense metropolis bearing any external indication of attachment, on the part of its occupant, to the Sovereign of the British Empire!
“Here comes a set of jolly fellows,” exclaimed the Baronet, as the party of friends turned into Bow-street from Covent-Garden, “who are at least determined286 to honour the anniversary of St. George and their Sovereign,” the clang of marrow287 bones and cleavers288 resounding289 with harsh and stunning290 dissonance.
“Rather,” said Dashall, “fellows determined to levy contributions on the public, caring as little for the actual George the King, as they do for the fabulous291 George the Champion.”
And near and more near still the butcher-gang drew;
[279] It was in vain that our party attempted to avoid them by crossing the street. The intention was quickly thwarted294 by these self-licensed prowlers, who intercepting295 our associates in the carriage-way, encircled them in such a manner, as to preclude296 the possibility of extrication; and raised, at the same time, a discoid of sounds, compared with which the vocal165 minstrelsy of the long-eared braying297 fraternity would have been the music of the spheres!
Sir Felix, in chastisement298 of their arrogance299, would singly have encountered the whole group, had he not been restrained by Tom and Bob, who rather than engage in a street brawl300 with a host of pertinacious301 adversaries302, chose to yield to circumstances, and purchase freedom at the expense of a trifling303 pecuniary304 consideration, with which the collectors departed well satisfied.
Our observers having thus obtained their liberty, renewed their walk, and reached the lodgings of the Baronet without farther interruption.
During their perambulation, the following article was put into the hands of the Squire, with which we shall conclude our Chapter of Incidents;—
THE KING AND THE LAUREAT.
A LOYAL BIRTH-DAY EFFUSION.
And thundering cannons gratulations roar,
Fright'ning old Father Thames from shore to shore;—
For King or etiquette while nobles caring,
To Buckingham-house by hundreds are repairing,
Accompanied by smiling lovely misses
And batten on the favours of King George;
While London's Mayor and Aldermen set out
In honour of their Patron and Creators;{1}—
Of foot Police, and spavin'd Police horses,
To guard St. James's Park from innovation,
And cheque the daringness of depredation;—
While for those partizans who mind their manners
The cabinet ministers prepare grand dinners,
Dine with the vision'ry 'yclept Duke Humphrey:{2}
Though perch'd in “garret vile” in White-cross street,
1 In honour of their Patron and Creators.—The poet, we
presume, means to draw a line of distinction between the
Military and Civic community; the one being the work of God,
the other the creation of man.
2 Duke Humphrey.—An ideal personage, with whom the un-
fortunate wight is said to dine who has not got a dinner to
eat.
Great King amidst each various passing matter
On this auspicious day, I will not flatter;
Not that I cannot; aye, as well as any
Of heretofore or present lauréat Zany!—
But lack of payment, Sir, and lack of zeal;
Invention then, on eagles wings should rise,
But as it is,—all hail the King!—
With shouts let now the welkin ring,
And hence all doubts and fears;
May ages yet to come obey
Even for a thousand years!{1}
Methinks his portly form I see,
Encircled at this grand Levee
By courtly lords and ladies;
Returning every bow with smiles,
A profitable trade is.
But where, amid this grand display,
Who charm'd with Ode delicious?
Why sing not, as in days of yore,—
Has Roy'lty grown capricious?
Or barren is the courtly verse
Of genuine subject, to rehearse
The mighty monarch's fame;
His public virtues, private worth,
To chant in grateful measure forth,
And o'er the world proclaim?
Tush, man! a driveller then, thou art,
Unequal to the merry part
Thou undertook'st to play;—
The Birth-day comes but once a year,
Again in annual lay.
1 When the combined fleets of England and Spain blockaded
the port of Toulon, the Spanish Admiral terminated a
your Excellency live a THOUSAND YEARS!
In public apathy's despite,
Can claim no just pretension262
On which to found a vague excuse;—
Hast thou no conscience left? alack!
Hast thou forgot thy Pipe of Sack!
And annual pounds two hundred?{1}
That Hume hath not attack'd thy post,
And caused it to give up the ghost,
Is greatly to be wonder'd!
But if the place must still be kept,
Though long the princely themes have slept
That erst the Muses lauded;—
Give it to me, ye gods! and then
Shall Kings, above all other men,
Be rapturously applauded!
Content with half that Southey shares,
I then would drown all worldly cares,
Yet Sack I'd not require;—
Give me, in place of Falstaff's wine,
A butt,—to wake the song divine,
Of Hanbury's Entire!
Of George the Fourth, and grant him grace
May future times his deeds proclaim,
And may he even eclipse the fame
Of—Saint George and the Dragon.'
pounds; but his present Majesty, taking into his gracious
consideration the very difficult task which the Lauréat had
to perform, increased his salary to 200L. per annum!!
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