CHAPTER XVII.

THACKERAY'S FAMILIARITY WITH THE WRITINGS OF THE SATIRICAL ESSAYISTS -- _Continued._

Characteristic Passages from the Works of the 'Early Humourists,' from Thackeray's Library, illustrated by the Author's hand with original Marginal Sketches suggested by the Text -- The 'MIRROR,' Edinburgh, 1779-80 -- Introduction -- The Society in which the 'MIRROR,' and 'Lounger' originated -- Notice of Contributors -- Paragraphs and Pencillings 408