‘All in his front, he scorn’d to turn his back.
‘This sad event will be a grievous blow, Sir,
‘To Johnny Newcome, Alderman and Grocer.’[1]
Young John was well aware to what extent
To purchase fame a golden guinea went;
At all the Shops where characters were sold,
He could be made a Hero for his gold;
A valiant Hero then at any rate,
Our John resolv’d to be or soon, or late.
An Order now arriv’d at the Depôt,