[17] Richard Cumberland, author of “The West Indian,” and other dramatic pieces.
[18] Dr. Douglas, Canon of Windsor, and Bishop of Salisbury.
[19] David Garrick, the actor.
[20] An Irish barrister.
[21] Sir Joshua Reynolds.
[22] An eminent attorney.
[23] Thomas Townshend, Member for Whitchurch, afterwards Lord Sydney.
[24] Richard Burke had broken a leg, about seven years before this poem was written.
[25] Douglas had vindicated Milton from the insolence of Lauder, ingeniously refuted the cavils of Hume, and exposed Bower.
[26] The Rev. Dr. Dodd.