[58] For its trenchant irony, this little piece is worthy to rank with Swift's celebrated "Directions to Servants."—Ed.

[59] From "The Man of Sorrow," 1808, iii., 93-95. By "Mr. Minus" is understood Thomas Moore, then better known under his own pseudonym of "Little."—Ed.

[60] The Words and Music by T. Minus, Esq., price 5s., published in Bond Street.

[61] Of the John Bull newspaper.—Ed.

[62] Tour in England, Ireland, and France, in the years 1828 and 1829. With remarks on the manners and customs of the inhabitants, and anecdotes of distinguished characters. By a German Prince. 2 vols. 12mo. London. 1831.

[63] From "Gilbert Gurney."

[64] From "Gurney Married."

[65] From "Gilbert Gurney."

[66] This story, which Hook used to relate at dinner-parties, was afterwards amplified into a chapter of Gilbert Gurney. (See "The Visit to Wrigglesworth," anteà, [p. 425.])—Ed.

[67] From the musical Farce of "Catch Him Who Can" (1806).