Bentivoglio, whose comedies will last with the Italian language, dissipated a noble fortune in acts of benevolence, fell into poverty in his old age, and was refused admittance into an hospital which, in his better days, he had himself paid for building.
In Spain, the great Cervantes died of hunger; and Camoens, equally celebrated in Portugal, ended his days in an hospital.
In France, Vaugelas was surnamed “the Owl,” from having been obliged to keep within all day, and only venturing out by night, through fear of his creditors. In his last will, he bequeathed every thing towards the discharge of his debts, and desired his body to be sold, to that end.
Cassander was one of the greatest geniuses of his time, but barely able to procure his livelihood.
In England, the last days of Spenser, Otway, Butler, and Dryden are our national reproach.
S. S. S.
ON CHANGE.
No. II.
For the Table Book.
Noah is now a tailor, No. 63, Pall-mall.