CCCLXVII.—DEMOCRATIC VISION.
Horne Tooke, being asked by George III. whether he played at cards, replied, "I cannot, your Majesty, tell a king from a knave."
CCCLXVIII.—FISHY, RATHER.
Lord Ellenborough, on his return from Hone's trial, suddenly stopped his carriage at Charing Cross, and said, "It occurs to me that they sell the best herrings in London at that shop. Buy six."
CCCLXIX.—LIGHT BREAD.
A baker has invented a new kind of yeast. It makes bread so light that a pound of it weighs only twelve ounces.
CCCLXX.—SOMETHING LIKE AN INSULT.
The late Judge C—— one day had occasion to examine a witness who stuttered very much in delivering his testimony. "I believe," said his lordship, "you are a very great rogue."—"Not so great a rogue as you my lord,—t-t-t-take me to be."
CCCLXXI.—ON CHARLES KEAN, THE ACTOR.
As Romeo, Kean, with awkward grace,
On velvet rests, 'tis said;
Ah! did he seek a softer place,
He'd rest upon his head.