The Life and Poetical Works of James Woodhouse (1735-1820): Edited by the Rev. R. I. Woodhouse |
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When congregated Ton attends the Choirs
Of voices—catguts—tubes—and tinkling wires—
When Mara squalls, and Rubinelli squeaks;
Cramer's and Crosdill's fingers play strange freaks;
With numerous others, of inferior name,
Who get some solid pudding tho' poor fame;
The tweedling Troop will earn in twice two Hours,
More than in Weeks Mechanics' equal pow'rs—
More than in Months by Husbandmen are made,
Or annual profits of a petty Trade;
Beside such cates, and wines, consum'd in waste
As Artists, Hinds, or Tradesmen rarely taste.
Of voices—catguts—tubes—and tinkling wires—
When Mara squalls, and Rubinelli squeaks;
Cramer's and Crosdill's fingers play strange freaks;
With numerous others, of inferior name,
Who get some solid pudding tho' poor fame;
The tweedling Troop will earn in twice two Hours,
More than in Weeks Mechanics' equal pow'rs—
More than in Months by Husbandmen are made,
Or annual profits of a petty Trade;
Beside such cates, and wines, consum'd in waste
As Artists, Hinds, or Tradesmen rarely taste.
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CHAPTER 10th.
The Life and Poetical Works of James Woodhouse | |