LOTUS EATERS. A gang of ancient vegetarians, who chewed leaves and went to sleep.
Now succeeded by a club of New Yorkers, who chew the rag and keep awake.
MERCURY. A celestial messenger-boy, who wore wings on his shoes and knew how "to get there" in a hurry.
Now they all wear hobbles, and never exceed the speed limit in a public thoroughfare.
MIDAS. A Greek king, who had the power of turning into gold all that he touched.