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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'Squire.—
“This, Doctor Syntax, is my sister:
Why, my good Sir, you have not kiss'd her.”
Syntax.—
“Do not suppose I'm such a brute
As to disdain the sweet salute.”
'Squire.—
“And this, Sir, is my loving wife,
The joy and honour of my life.”
Syntax.—
“A lovely Lady to the view!
And with your leave, I'll kiss her too.”
“This, Doctor Syntax, is my sister:
Why, my good Sir, you have not kiss'd her.”
Syntax.—
“Do not suppose I'm such a brute
As to disdain the sweet salute.”
'Squire.—
“And this, Sir, is my loving wife,
The joy and honour of my life.”
Syntax.—
“A lovely Lady to the view!
And with your leave, I'll kiss her too.”
| The three tours of Doctor Syntax | |