Your petticoat may fan the fire,

But, O! beware a spark!

Anonymous (1772).

EPIGRAMS, ETC.

On Lord Dudley, who was noted for learning all his speeches by heart.

In vain my affections the ladies are seeking:

If I give up my heart, there’s an end to my speaking.

On Miss Ellen Tree, the singer.

On this Tree if a nightingale settles and sings,

The tree will return her as good as she brings.