This is a work for the express entertainment
of all spinsters who wish husbands; all belles
who admire their own charms; all beaux who
are captivated with their own portraits; all old
ladies who wish to be young; all authors studious
of their own works; all fashionists in love
with their own position; all Misses eager to be
seen; all rich men who are lovers of their money;
all bachelors looking for a fortune; all poets infatuated
with their powers; all critics confident
of their taste, and all sensible men who are content
to be honest.
The Lorgnette will be published in weekly numbers,
containing from twenty to thirty pages, (as the humor
may serve), stitched up in yellow covers, and will be sold
by H. Kernot, and all other booksellers, for one shilling
a copy.
Quid libet, cui libet, de quo libet.
