Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 1 (of 2) / Including the Charities, Depravities, Dresses, and Amusements etc.

by James Peller Malcolm

Harangue on fashions, point, and lace,

On this one's errors, t'other's face;

Talk much of Italy and France,

Of a new song and country-dance;

Be vers'd in politicks and news;

All Statesmen, Ministers, abuse;

Set public places in a blaze:

Loudly exclaim 'gainst Shakspeare's Plays;

Despise such low insipid strains,

Fitted for philosophic brains: