ENDNOTE AA.
'Then comes the second order,' etc.—P, 49.
Ridicule from the same vanity, where, though the possession be real, yet no merit can arise from it, because of some particular circumstances, which, though obvious to the spectator, are yet overlooked by the ridiculous character.
ENDNOTE BB.
'Another tribe succeeds,' etc.—P. 50.
Ridicule from a notion of excellence in particular objects disproportioned to their intrinsic value, and inconsistent with the order of nature.
ENDNOTE CC.
'But now, ye gay,' etc.—P. 51.
Ridicule from a notion of excellence, when the object is absolutely odious or contemptible. This is the highest degree of the ridiculous; as in the affectation of diseases or vices.