Classical Enigmas, Adapted to Every Month in the Year / Composed from the English and Roman Histories, Heathen Mythology and Names of Famous Writers: Meant to Amuse Youths of All Ages, and at the Same Time Exert Their Memories, by Calling to Mind What They Have Read at Different Times

by Mrs. Ritson

The noble, the merchant, the trader resides,

Whose opulent stream wild meandring flows,

Well laden with riches, to proud London goes:

Then where, the best medicine is to be had,

For those who are bitten, by dogs raving mad.

The fam'd Wells in Derbyshire, which we are told,

Tho' close by each other, are one hot, t'other cold:

That commotion, which troubles the bowels of earth

And causes confusion, when 'ere it bursts forth;

Then a place name in Berkshire, where Henry the first