Rowlandson the Caricaturist; a Selection from His Works. Vol. 2

VOLUME II.

Chapter 3192 wordsPublic domain

2. Doctor Syntax mistakes a gentleman's house for an Inn Nov. 1 "

4. Doctor Syntax meditating on the Tombstone Dec. 1 "

5. An illustration to 'Edwin and Matilda, or the Beach King.' A legendary tale, in four cantos Dec. 1 "

The Baron addressing the Harpists at the banquet to Earl Edwin:--

'Cease, caitiffs! nor further insult with your noise The ears of our noble young guest. Hence, away! and bear with you those coarse thrumming toys!' The minstrels departed,--when, raising his voice, The Baron Earl Edwin address'd.

6. Doctor Syntax tumbling into the Water Jan. 1, 1810.

7. Illustration to 'Edwin and Matilda' Jan. 1 " The Beach King discovering himself to Matilda:--

A truncheon of coral he grasp'd in his hand, Which, tho' pond'rous, with ease he could swing: Thus array'd was the monster so fear'd thro' the land; Thus horribly form'd, by Matilda did stand The mighty, enormous Beach King.

8. Doctor Syntax losing his money on the Raceground at York Feb. 1, 1810.

10. Doctor Syntax at a Review March 1 "

12. Doctor Syntax with my Lord April 1 "

13. Doctor Syntax made free of the Cellar April 1 "