A refuge for destitute bons mots—
Dépôt for leaden jokes and pewter pots;
Repertory for gin and jeux d’esprit,
Literary pound for vagrant rapartee;
Second-hand shop for left-off witticisms;
Gall’ry for Tomkins and Pitt-icisms;33. A play-bill reminiscence, viz. “The scenery by Messrs. Tomkins and Pitt.”—THE AUTHORS OF “BUT, HOWEVER.”
Foundling hospital for every bastard pun;
In short, a manufactory for all sorts of fun!
Arouse my muse! such pleasing themes to quit,