The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) / Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

by William Hone

August, 1827. E. J. H.

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For the Table Book.

ERASMUS.

Quæritur, unde tibi sit nomen Erasmus? Eras-mus.

Resp.

Si sum Mus ego, te judice Summus ero.

Joannis Audoeni, lib. vii. epig. 34.

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That thou wast great Erasmus none dispute;
Yet, by the import of thy name, wast small:
For none its truth can readily refute
Thou wast—a Mouse,—Eras-Mus after all.