Found among the Papers of Mr. Catnach, the spirited Publisher of Seven Dials; originally intended to have been “printed and published at the Toy and Marble Warehouse, 2 and 3, Monmouth Court, Seven Dials.”

DEDICATED TO THE AUTHOR OF “LUCRETIA.”

I.

The Hero claims the attention of virtuous persons, and leads them to anticipate a painful disclosure.

Draw hither now good people all
And let my story warn,
For I will tell to you a tale,
What will wrend them breasts of yourn.

II.

He names the place and hour of the disgraceful penalty he is about to undergo.