The three tours of Doctor Syntax In search of 1. The picturesque, 2. Of consolation, 3. Of a wife. The text complete. [By William Combe] With four illustrations |
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“When the terrible law, Lays its horrible paw
On a poor man he's sure to be undone;
Nay, 'twill cause his undoing And e'en prove his ruin,
Though as rich as the Lord Mayor of London.”
“Your tricks,” said Capias, “never cease
To humbug health into disease:
And thus you find the wealthy ninnies,
Who take your pills and give you guineas.
You know, old Galen, this is true, And I can sing as well as you.
On a poor man he's sure to be undone;
Nay, 'twill cause his undoing And e'en prove his ruin,
Though as rich as the Lord Mayor of London.”
“Your tricks,” said Capias, “never cease
To humbug health into disease:
And thus you find the wealthy ninnies,
Who take your pills and give you guineas.
You know, old Galen, this is true, And I can sing as well as you.
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