[125]. Fast-anchored in the deep abyss of time [space]. Cowper, Retirement, l. 84.
The face of heaven so bright. See Romeo and Juliet, II. 2, 20–2.
Bartlemy-Fair. A famous fair was held at West Smithfield, 1133–1855 about the time of the festival of St. Bartholomew, August 24.
The high endeavour and the glad success. Cowper, The Task, V. 901.
[126]. Bis repetita crambe. ‘Occidit miseros crambe repetita magistros,’ Juvenal, VII. 154.
Annibal Caracci. Annibale Caracci (1560–1609), painter of the Farnese Gallery, in Rome.
[127]. ‘Love for Love.’ Congreve’s comedy, 1695.
Miss Mellon. Harriet Mellon (1775–1837), later, Duchess of St. Alban’s. She began on the stage as a child in boys’ parts, was introduced by Sheridan to London, where she played ‘Lydia Languish’ in The Rivals, at Drury Lane, January 1795, and became a popular hoyden. Mr. Coutts, the banker, fell in love with her, and married her soon after the death of his wife in 1814, and when he died in 1822 his wealth passed to her. In 1827 she married William, Duke of St. Alban’s, whose age was 27. After providing handsomely for him, she left the bulk of her property to Mr. Coutts’ granddaughter, Miss Angela Burdett.
Bob Palmer. (1757–?1805.)
Bannister. John Bannister (1760–1836).