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May Fair

In four cantos [by George Croly]

Croly, George (1780-1860)

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I.

CANTO I. THE MORNING VISIT.

DEDICATION. TO LORD H---LL---D.

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II.

CANTO II. THE DINNER.

DEDICATED TO LADY J---Y.

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III.

CANTO III. THE AFTER-DINNER.

DEDICATION. L*RD P*T*RSH*M.

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IV.

CANTO IV. THE MIDNIGHT DRIVE.

DEDICATION. TO ------

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Thus, when you ballast a balloon,
With its two madmen for the moon,
The pilot-bladder mounts in token,
Which way their necks may best be broken.