This print is engraved by Baron, but some touches of Mr. Hogarth's burin are visible on the faces.
Dr. Johnson, I think it is, who observes, that an ardent pursuit of pleasure generally defeats its own purpose; for when we have wasted days and nights, and exhausted our strength in the chase, it eludes our grasp, and vanishes from our view.
NIGHT.
"Now burst the blazing bonfires on the sight,
Through the wide air their coruscations play;
The windows beam with artificial light,
And all the region emulates the day.
"The moping mason, from yon tavern led,