The History of Johnny Quae Genus, the Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax
The History of Johnny Quae Genus, the Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax
William Combe
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Now, strange as the event appears. The source of all his hopes and fears Was on each settled point the same, And Jeff*ry Gourmand was its name. The Knight most gen'rous was and free. And kind as kindest heart could be, So that Qu£ Genus scarce could trace The humbling duties of his place. Whatever he did was sure to please. No fretfid whims appeared to tease ; And while with fond attention shown, He did each willing duty own. Sir Jeff^ry frequent smiles bestow'd. And many a kind indulgence show...'d. And oftentimes would wants repress To make his £iv'rite's labours less : Nay, when he dawdled o'er his meat, Would nod and bid him take a seat To share the lux'ry of the treat. 7 1 98 THE HISTORY OF — He faQciedy and it might be true. That none about him e'er could do What his peculiar wants required. And in the way he most desired. As Us QvK Genus, thus he claim'd him, Whene'er to other folk he nam'd him. Indeed, he took it in his head That no one else could warm his bed, And give it that proportion'd heat That gave due Warmth to either sheet.
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