"They talk of distant seas, of ships and nets,
And with the style of Royal, gild their baits;
When all that the projectors hope or wish for
Is to catch fools, the only chubs they fish for."
Six. Erecting Houses of Office in Britain for Strangers
and Travellers.
"A useful project merrily advanced,
Tho' chiefly by town-nightmen countenanced,
Design'd to sweeten the North British nation,
And put close stools and bedpans out of fashion."
Seven. Building Ships to let to Freight.