Synopsis
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. 1903 Excerpt: ...of the green, Or in the city's crowded way, Man--mortal man, is doom'd to stray; You give to joy an added charm, And woe of half its pangs disarm. How much in every state he owes To what kind Courtesy bestows; To that benign, engaging art Which decorates the human heart, And, free from jealousy and strife, Gilds all the charities of life. To ev'ry act it gives a grace; It adds a smile to ev'ry face; And Goodness' self we better see When dress'd by gentle Courtesy. Thus Syntax, as the house he sought, Indulg'd the grateful, pleasing thought; And soon he step'd the threshold o'er, Where the good Farmer went before: Plenty appear'd, and many a guest Attended on the welcome feast. The Doctor then, with solemn face, Proceeded to the appointed place, And, in due form, pronounc'd the grace. That thankful ceremony done, The fierce attack was soon begun, While meat and pudding, fowl and fish, All vanish'd from each ample dish. The dinner o'er, the bowl appear'd; Th' enliv'ning draughts the spirits cheer'd; Nor did the pleasant Doctor fail, Between the cups of foaming: To gain the laugh by many a' But it so hap'd--among the rest--The Farmer's Landlord was a guest; A buckish blade, who kept a horse, To try his fortune on the course; Was famous for his fighting cocks, And his staunch pack to chace the fox: Indeed, could he a booby bite, He'd play at cards throughout the night; Nor was he without hopes to get Syntax to make some silly bet. "I never bet," the Doctor said, While a deep frown his thoughts betray'd: "Your gold I do not wish to gain, And mine shall in my purse remain: No tempting card, no gambling art, Shall make it from my pocket start. Gaming, my worthy Sir, I hate; It neither suits my means nor state: 'Tis the worst passion, I protest, That...
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